# Newcastle disease outbreaks in European poultry

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/newcastle-disease-outbreaks-in-european-poultry
> Updated: 2026-10-07T11:45:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Newcastle disease outbreaks have been reported in European poultry populations. In Hungary, the National Food Chain Safety Office confirmed the virus in two broiler chicken populations in Bács-Kiskun county, affecting approximately 220,000 birds. This occurrence was noted as the first in the country in decades, prompting the establishment of protection and surveillance zones.

In Spain, veterinary authorities reported an outbreak in the Utiel region of Valencia. This incident marked a fourth detected focus in the area, involving 6,072 birds with a mortality rate of 5.48%. Testing confirmed a velogenic strain of the virus, and officials noted that the birds may have had insufficient protection due to a deviation from recommended vaccination protocols.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-07: Newcastle disease outbreak reported in Valencia poultry farm

A new outbreak of Newcastle disease has been confirmed at a broiler farm in Utiel, Valencia, marking the fourth focus in the region. Authorities have implemented immediate immobilization and restriction zones.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/newcastle-disease-outbreak-reported-in-valencia-poultry-farm

### 2026-09-09: Newcastle disease returns to Hungary, affecting 220,000 chickens

Newcastle disease has returned to Hungary for the first time in decades, affecting approximately 220,000 broiler chickens in Bács-Kiskun county. Authorities have ordered culling and established protection zones

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/newcastle-disease-returns-to-hungary-affecting-220000-chickens

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