Pseudoplague of birds revealed on a personal farmstead in Khakassia

The pseudo-plague of birds (Newcastle disease) was revealed in the working village of Main in Khakassia, the head of Sayanogorsk Evgeny Molodnyakov said in Max. According to him, the focus of infection was found on a personal courtyard.

“The virus is very contagious, it causes mass death and causes serious damage to farms,” Molodnyakov recalled.

The pathogen is transmitted by airborne droplets, through food, water and equipment.

According to the head of Sayanogorsk, the specialists of the Sayanogorsk Vetstation together with the Administration of the municipality are already working on the spot, there are house rounds to determine the health of poultry.

He also recalled that vaccination and compliance with the rules of keeping birds are necessary to protect a healthy livestock.

“Keep chickens and ducks indoors. Do not let them go to wild pigeons, sparrows and gulls. Wash and disinfect poultry and equipment regularly. Don't let strangers near the bird. Get separate shoes and clothes to work in the henhouse. Be careful when shopping. Do not take poultry and food from your hands. Only in checked places with veterinary documents. Keep any new bird separate from the other 30 days. If a bird falls ill or dies, call veterinarians immediately, Molodnyakov wrote, adding that concealing cases of bird disease entails administrative responsibility.

In early September, Rospotrebnadzor announced the activity of the outbreak of plague on the border with Mongolia. The agency took control of the situation, the population was vaccinated.

In 2023, in 17 regions of Mongolia, including on the border with Russia and China, recorded 137 natural foci of plague. Then the deputy director of the Tuvan anti-plague station, Irina Akimova, said that the specialists of Tuva bordering Mongolia are ready to get out of hibernation of “plague” gophers and Siberian marmots.