Annex 5 to Scottish Government's Exotic Animal Disease Contingency Framework Plan: Newcastle Disease: Version 1.0

DescriptionThis document is for use in the event of an outbreak of Newcastle Disease (ND), whether a major outbreak with widespread disease, or a more limited incident.
ISBN978 0 7559 9203
Official Print Publication Date
Website Publication DateJanuary 18, 2010

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Contents

Newcastle Disease
Introduction
Description of Newcastle disease
Summary characteristics of the disease and its spread
Species differences
Routes of spread
Carrier state
Role of pigeons in spread of disease
Summary characteristics of the virus of Newcastle disease
Laboratory Diagnosis
Links to further sources of information about Newcastle disease
Disease prevention and biosecurity
Legislation
EU
National
Rationale for Control
Newcastle Disease Control Strategy
Initial Report, Investigation & Confirmation of Disease
Stopping Spread
Temporary Control Zone ( TCZ)
National Movement Controls and Area Controls
Slaughter and Disposal
Compensation
Tracing and Epidemiological Investigations
Cleansing, Disinfection and Controlled Restocking
Entry Powers
Powers to Restrict Access
Export Controls
Table 1 Newcastle Disease Movement Controls.
Vaccination
Speed of detection of disease
Vaccination Area
Exit Strategy

Appendix 1: 'Overall Scottish Government Control Structure'

Appendix 2: 'Summary of the Control Process'

Appendix 3: 'Newcastle Disease - Advice for Bird Keepers'

Appendix 4: 'Separating Flocks From Wild Birds'

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