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Brazil Ministry of Agriculture confirms second Newcastle disease focus in Santa Catarina
The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) has confirmed a second focus of Newcastle disease at a poultry establishment in Coronel Freitas, Santa Catarina. This new occurrence was identified within the restriction area previously established following the first case recorded in Nova Itaberaba.
Official veterinary services have initiated emergency zoosanitary protocols, including epidemiological investigations, intensive surveillance, and containment measures. The sanitary depopulation of birds at the affected property has already begun. Due to the proximity of the two sites, authorities have made minor adjustments to the restriction perimeter, which remains under strict monitoring.
Additionally, the virus (paramyxovirus avian type 1) was detected in free-living pigeons in the municipality of Marema. However, according to the Ministry and World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) definitions, the detection in pigeons does not constitute a Newcastle disease focus as it occurred outside the sanitary emergency area.
Sanitary defense teams have inspected numerous commercial farms in the region. While some properties tested negative and were cleared to continue production, authorities continue to advise producers to reinforce biosecurity measures, such as using protective screens and disinfecting equipment and vehicles.
Entities
Cidasc · Coronel Freitas · Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock · Santa Catarina · World Organisation for Animal Health
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The new focus is located within the restriction area established after the first case in Nova Itaberaba. www.cnnbrasil.com.br · saobentoemfoco.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Fifteen commercial farms in the region tested negative for the disease. globorural.globo.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sanitary depopulation of birds at the affected property has been initiated. www.cnnbrasil.com.br · saobentoemfoco.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The second focus was identified in a turkey production nucleus. globorural.globo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A second focus of Newcastle disease was confirmed in a poultry establishment in Coronel Freitas, Santa Catarina. www.cnnbrasil.com.br · saobentoemfoco.com.br · globorural.globo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The detection in pigeons does not constitute a Newcastle disease focus according to WOAH definitions. www.cnnbrasil.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The virus was identified in free-living pigeons in the municipality of Marema. www.cnnbrasil.com.br · globorural.globo.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Official services have initiated epidemiological investigation and intensive surveillance protocols. www.cnnbrasil.com.br · saobentoemfoco.com.br