September 3, 2012

Israel affected by fresh outbreaks of Newcastle Disease

Israel's Veterinary Services and Animal health has reported fresh cases of Newcastle Disease in the southern region of the country.

A total of 2000 five-week- old broilers died of Newcastle disease. The outbreak was localised to one incident.

The birds, some 47,500 in total, were divided up into two pens. The disease was found in one of the pens. In addition, 7,500 cases of Newcastle disease, and 38,000 susceptible birds were reported.

All the birds are scheduled for culling.