Originally found in Africa, now spread to Middle East, Asia, and eastern Europe. Caused by virus related to sheeppox, transmitted by ticks and infected saliva. Highest incidence in wet summer weather, along water courses. Not recorded in Western hemisphere or Australia/New Zealand
Newcastle disease is a highly contagious bird disease caused by paramyxovirus type 1. Disease exists in three forms: lentogenic, mesogenic, and velogenic. Lentogenic strains are widespread but cause few outbreaks
Booklet contains performance objectives for Ross 308 broiler. Performance data presented in metric (g) and imperial (lb) measurements. Local factors may limit performance due to raw material availability
Poultry farming raises domesticated birds for meat or eggs. More than 60 billion chickens are killed annually. 74% of poultry meat and 68% of eggs are produced intensively
PPR affects goats, sheep, camels and wild small ruminants worldwide. Caused by Morbillivirus caprinae, first described in 1942 in Côte d'Ivoire. Highly contagious with 80-100% mortality rate in acute cases. Not infecting humans
Highly contagious disease affecting young chickens and turkeys. Discovered in Gumboro, Delaware in 1962. Caused by infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV). Spreads through oro-fecal route and contaminated food/water