Leading California poultry specialists will host a collaborative workshop to help backyard chicken and turkey flock owners prevent the spread of virulent Newcastle Disease (VND). The workshop will take place Monday, April 15, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The venue is 4120 Dublin Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568, Emerald Conference Room - (First Floor meeting room).
While VND presents no health risks for humans, the virus is deadly for birds. The current outbreak has led to quarantines across Southern California and safety precautions for bird owners and farmers statewide. Officials have not seen an outbreak this concerning since 2003. The workshop will provide interactive sessions on biosecurity at home and on the farm and bird health tips – including symptoms to monitor, technical information, pathology updates and outbreak data from California officials and organizations, including CDFA (California Department of Food and Agriculture) and CPF (California Poultry Federation).