Alarm in the Berlin animal shelter: Newcastle disease threatens birds!

Alarm in the Berlin animal shelter: Newcastle disease threatens birds!

In the Berlin animal shelter, a dangerous outbreak of Newcastle disease has called for 11 pigeons. This often fatal viral infection for birds has been combated by the animal shelter management and the Lichtenberg district office since November 28th. The authorities are investigating all affected birds on site, and the first test results have been announced for Thursday, as B.Z. . In addition, four other dead pigeons were sent to the state laboratory for examination to clarify the exact cause.

urgent protective measures and monitoring

Newcastle disease is an extremely contagious viral disease under birds and represents a high risk of the entire bird population. The disease is classified as an animal disease of category A, which means that immediate countermeasures are necessary. Already on December 6th, the affected areas were officially blocked in the animal shelter, and strict organic security measures apply. "All birds are accommodated in stables, and our employees wear protective clothing to prevent the spread of the virus," said the Senate Department for Consumer Protection.

Since the outbreak of this disease, all poultry postures in Berlin that are not registered with the veterinary supervision have had to be reported immediately. Unusual cases of sick or died birds must also be reported for control in order to prevent the spread of Newcastle disease. Even if this disease is usually harmless to humans, mild symptoms such as conjunctivitis can occur in close contact, but there is no danger from products such as eggs and poultry meat, reported berlin.de .