Alarm in the Berlin animal shelter: Newcastle disease detected in pigeons!

Alarm in the Berlin animal shelter: Newcastle disease detected in pigeons!

The worrying Newcastle disease broke out in the Berlin animal shelter. The Senate Department for Justice and Consumer Protection has confirmed that the virus was demonstrated by four pigeons, which were tested by the national reference laboratory on December 6th. Eleven animals have already died since November, and the Situation could continue to tighten because there are four more carcass for investigation in the Landeslabor Berlin-Brandenburg. The Newcastle disease is extremely contagious for birds and often leads to death in poultry, which makes the situation particularly alarming, such as rbb24 reported.

To prevent the spread of the virus, immediate protective measures were taken. After the first suspicion on November 28, all birds were tested in the animal shelter to prevent further infections. It was emphasized that the main focus was on avoiding the spread of the Newcastle disease to other bird stocks, the daily level . The disease does not cause a great danger for humans; In rare cases, however, conjunctivitis or swelled ear lymph nodes can occur, especially with intensive contact with the animals.

The authorities have also ordered that all poultry holders who have not yet registered their stocks with the local veterinary supervision must make up for this immediately. Unusually occurring sick or dead poultry is also subject to reporting to quickly identify and treat potential dangers for animal health.