More Newcastle Disease Outbreaks Reported in Botswana
BOTSWANA - There have been fourteen more outbreaks of Newcastle disease in Botswana.The outbreaks were reported mainly in backyard holdings, with only one reported on a farm.
There were 544 cases out of a susceptible population of 2161 birds, resulting in 486 deaths of birds.
The outbreaks were widespread across Botswana, with most regions affected.
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Further Reading
Read our recent reports on Newcastle disease from the World Veterinary Poultry Association Congress: