Velogenic Newcastle disease in imported caged birds.
Velogenic Newcastle disease was diagnosed in pet birds intended for importation into Canada. Virological and histopathological examination confirmed the presence of the disease. The group of birds was denied entry into Canada. Similar birds illegally imported are a potential source of velogenic Newcastle disease virus and are a threat to domestic poultry.
Clavijo
A
A
National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Winnipeg, Manitoba. aclavijo@em.agr.ca
Robinson
Y
Y
Booth
T
T
Munroe
F
F
D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic; D002170:Canada; D009521:Newcastle Disease / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission*; D009522:Newcastle disease virus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D010311:Parrots; D020308:Songbirds