Exotic Newcastle Disease (ND) is a very serious contagious and often fatal viral disease that affects most species of birds. This disease was first found in October of 2002 in backyard flocks in Southern California. In December it was found in commercial poultry.
Use the following links to find important information on keeping your flock safe, symptoms of the disease, and what California is doing to stop the spread of this disease. It if very important that everyone involved with poultry stay informed on this issue.
Biosecurity Guidelines to Prevent the Spread of Exotic Newcastle Disease
Notice of Regional Quarantine, December 30, 2002
Governor Davis Declares State of Emergency, January 8, 2003
Exotic Newcastle Disease: A Multi-Agency Challenge, January 15, 2003
Statement Regarding Exotic Nwewcastle Disease in Nevada, January 16, 2003
Fairs & Expositions Exotic Newcastle Policy Recommendation, January 14, 2003
How Poultry Disease Spreads poster, USDA
Arizona Governor Declares State of Emergency to Contain Exotic Newcastle Disease, February 5, 2003
"Papa" Lalo's Public Service Announcement on Exotic Newcastle Disease (this is an audio file)
Policy on Pet & Exotic Birds Housed in Cages Within Enclosed Structures, February 13, 2003
Central Valley Surveillance Program For Exotic newcastle Disease to Begin March 3, February 25, 2003
Poultry Exhibit Ban Now Statewide
Exotic Newcastle Disease Update, July 9, 2003
Graph showing # of cases of Exotic Newcastle Disease diagnosed over time, June 9, 2003
Major Reduction of Exotic Newcastle Disease Quarantine Zone in Southern California, August 4, 2003
California is Free of Exotic Newcastle Disease
For more information go to www.cdfa.ca.gov
***California chickens and eggs are safe to eat. This disease has no public health consequences.***
