Pseudophage threatens poultry farmers. Newcastle disease was discovered in one of the villages of Khakassia. The contamination could spread to neighboring farms, warned Anatoli Altstein, a professor at the Gamaliya Research Center. Carriers do not need open gates: wild birds may enter the premises and infect domestic birds. Among the possible carriers, the virologist identified wild ducks, but small birds are also able to transmit the virus. There is a vaccine against the infection. However, even after vaccination, questions about contact with a sick bird should be addressed with veterinarians. According to the expert, there is a need for tests and observation, and if the infection spreads strongly, it may lead to the dismantling of individual farms. But there is no danger to people. This parainfluenza virus only spreads between birds.

Pseudophage threatens poultry farmers. Newcastle disease was discovered in one of the villages of Khakassia. The contamination could spread to neighboring farms, warned Anatoli Altstein, a professor at the Gamaliya Research Center. Carriers do not need open gates: wild birds may enter the premises and infect domestic birds. Among the possible carriers, the virologist identified wild ducks, but small birds are also able to transmit the virus. There is a vaccine against the infection. However, even after vaccination, questions about contact with a sick bird should be addressed with veterinarians. According to the expert, there is a need for tests and observation, and if the infection spreads strongly, it may lead to the dismantling of individual farms. But there is no danger to people. This parainfluenza virus only spreads between birds.