Newcastle Disease

This professional veterinary resource offers an updated review of Newcastle disease, focusing on the practical aspects of managing the virus in poultry farming environments. It covers the disease's impact, diagnostic approaches, and the challenges faced by practitioners in the field.

1. Part 1. Aetiology and epidemiology: Newcastle disease (ND); History of the disease; The taxonomy of Newcastle disease virus (NDV); Avian paramyxoviruses; Virus morphology; Virus pathotype; Virus genotype; Antigenic variation; Resistance to environment; Hosts of the disease; Outbreak versus control; Current geographical distribution; Transmission mode; Incubation period; Morbidity and mortality; Immunity and protection. 2. Part 2. Clinical signs, diagnosis and control: Clinical signs; History taking; Clinical tentative diagnosis; Differential diagnosis; Sampling and transport; Laboratory diagnostic tests; Identification of virulent viruses; Newcastle disease vaccine; Maternally derived antibody (MDA); Hatchery vaccination; Field vaccination on farm; Vaccination failure; Biosecurity; Cleaning and disinfection; References.