Updated review of Newcastle disease presented in a visual and practical manner. The chapter dedicated to the clinical diagnosis of the disease will surely be of great interest to the reader. Vaccination section provides the main guidelines to prevent vaccine failures and control the immunological status of the operation.
Authors:
Kang-Seuk Choi, DVM, MS, PhD.
OIE (World Organisation for Animal Health) expert for Newcastle disease. Chief of OIE Reference Lab for Newcastle Disease, Avian Disease Division, Animal and Plant Quaratine Agency (QIA). Republic of Korea.
Key Features:
Online visualisation of the sample chapter.
Presentation brochure in PDF format.
Author ́s CV.
Sample chapter compatible with iPad.
Table of Contents:
1. Part 1. Aetiology and
epidemiology
Newcastle disease (ND)
History of the disease
The taxonomy of Newcastle disease
virus (NDV)
Avian paramyxoviruses
Virus morphology
Virus pathotype
Virus genotype
Antigenic variation
Resistance to environment
Hosts of the disease
Outbreak versus control
Current geographical distribution
Transmission mode
Incubation period
Morbidity and mortality
Immunity and protection
2. Part 2. Clinical signs,
diagnosis and control
Clinical signs
History taking
Clinical tentative diagnosis
Differential diagnosis
Sampling and transport
Laboratory diagnostic tests
Identification of virulent viruses
Newcastle disease vaccine
Maternally derived antibody (MDA)
Hatchery vaccination
Field vaccination on farm
Vaccination failure
Biosecurity
Cleaning and disinfection
References