Wednesday, August 5, 2026

UPDATE: Newcastle disease in Europe

 
Headline:  WATT Poultry, 7/31/2026

Roy Graber reports:
Article Summary 
Newcastle disease has been confirmed in poultry flocks in Spain and Singapore, with Spain reporting two newly affected flocks totaling over 54,000 birds, while Singapore detected the virus in a large flock of 76,760 birds despite minimal symptoms. Poland continues to face the worst global impact with over 9.6 million birds lost since September 2024, though recent reports show some regions are now disease-free. 
  • Spain confirmed Newcastle disease in two domestic poultry flocks on July 31, affecting 10,600 and 54,000 birds respectively 
  • Singapore detected the virus in a 76,760-bird flock in the North administrative division on July 30, with only a slight drop in egg production as a symptom 
  • Poland has suffered over 9.6 million bird losses since September 2024, the worst impact globally, though three regions were recently declared disease-free 
  • Germany has had no new Newcastle disease infections since February 2025, ending its disease-free status that lasted since 2008

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