Sweden Declared Newcastle-Free
SWEDEN - Sweden is now free of Newcastle disease, according to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).
9 February 2009
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The Swedish veterinary authority has declared the country free of Newcastle disease.
In accordance with Article 10.13.3 of the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code, Sweden declares regaining its Newcastle disease-free country status from 5 February 2009. This is three months after the euthanising of the infected animals including disinfection of all affected establishments.
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