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October 5, 2002 Bird owners warned of outbreak By EMILY BERG/Staff Writer VICTORVILLE — Bird owners should be on the lookout for sick birds. The California Department of Food and Agriculture announced Friday an outbreak of exotic Newcastle Disease in small flocks of backyard birds in Southern California. So far, officials have only confirmed one case. Although commercial birds appear safe, officials at Zacky Farms are being cautious, said Don Paradise, a field supervisor for the chicken ranches in Apple Valley and surrounding areas. “We’re on alert,” Paradise said. “We’re tightening up our biosecurity.” Officials are spraying all trucks coming in and out with disinfectant. Anyone coming into the ranches must wear plastic boots. If it does spread, the owner usually has to kill the whole flock, Paradise said. All Zacky Farms chickens are vaccinated for Newcastle. The disease is known to spread rapidly through contact with humans, other animals and even flies, Paradise said. Bird owners should watch for symptoms of sneezing, coughing, nasal discharge, diarrhea, listlessness, drop in egg production and sudden death, CDFA officials said. California bird owners are asked to report any suspicious cases to (800) 491-1899.
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