Wednesday, 17 February 2016

Disease

Newcastle Disease in the Philippines

A Newcastle disease outbreak has been declared in seven towns in Ilocos Norte due to the increasing number of chicken deaths. The provincial veterinary office reported that more than 7,000 chickens have died due to the virus in the towns of Pagudpud, Burgos, Bangui, Adams, Dingras, Marcos and Banna.

It said that some dead chickens have been found on the streets. The veterinary office added that majority of those affected by the virus were native chickens and fighting cocks.

It said that vaccines have been distributed in other towns in Ilocos Norte to prevent the virus from spreading.

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