Tag: disease
New cases of virulent Newcastle disease confirmed in California
USDA confirmed five additional cases of virulent Newcastle disease in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, California.
Bovine TB identified in Michigan herd
Bovine tuberculosis was recently confirmed in a beef herd in Alpena County, Michigan.
Decline in measles vaccination is causing a global resurgence
The United States and other countries that had eliminated the disease are experiencing outbreaks of measles because of declines in measles vaccine coverage.
World Pork Expo canceled
In the wake of the African swine fever outbreak, the National Pork Producers Council's board of directors decided to cancel World Pork Expo 2019.
USDA confirms virulent Newcastle disease in chickens in Arizona
The USDA has confirmed the first case of virulent Newcastle disease in Arizona, discovered in a small flock of pet chickens in Coconino County.
Virulent Newcastle disease reaches Utah
During the government shutdown, 84 cases of virulent Newcastle disease were confirmed, including a case in backyard chickens in Utah County, Utah.
Virulent Newcastle disease infects commercial chicken flock
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed virulent Newcastle disease in a second commercial poultry flock in California.
Over 20 more cases of virulent Newcastle disease confirmed
Since May 18, the United States Department of Agriculture has confirmed 190 cases of virulent Newcastle disease in California.
Rare rabbit disease confirmed in western Pennsylvania
USDA has confirmed rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHD) in two pet rabbits that died Dec. 7 in Clover Township, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.
Boxwood blight found in Michigan
Boxwood blight has been found in Michigan, in three separate locations: a landscape firm, a homeowner’s yard and in holiday wreaths at a retail store.
