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Newcastle disease in Cyprus: a review
Tropical Animal Health and Production
|February 1, 1979
Summary
A 1977 Newcastle disease outbreak in Cyprus was controlled within a month using quarantine, culling, disinfection, and vaccination. The Asiatic virus primarily affected backyard poultry, with minimal impact on commercial farms.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Epidemiology
- Avian Pathology
Background:
- Cyprus experienced Newcastle disease epidemics in 1949-1950 and 1953-1959.
- A significant Newcastle disease outbreak occurred in November 1977.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document the 1977 Newcastle disease outbreak in Cyprus.
- To outline the control measures implemented and their effectiveness.
Main Methods:
- Immediate implementation of quarantine, culling of infected and in-contact birds, and disinfection of premises.
- Island-wide government-controlled vaccination program.
Main Results:
- The epidemic was controlled within one month.
- 47 outbreaks were recorded, resulting in approximately 35,000 bird losses.
- The outbreaks predominantly affected backyard poultry keepers, with only two commercial units impacted.
- The causative virus was identified as the Asiatic type.
Conclusions:
- A combination of rapid response measures, including quarantine, culling, disinfection, and vaccination, effectively controlled the 1977 Newcastle disease outbreak.
- Backyard poultry flocks are particularly vulnerable to Newcastle disease outbreaks.