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[[Image:Newcastle Disease.jpg|150px|thumb|right|''Newcastle Disease'' <br> L. Mahin, Wikimedia Commons]]
 
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==Diagnosis==
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==Diagnosis and management==
 
Diagnosis is commonly performed using ELISA or PCR. In the UK, Newcastle Disease is notifiable and if suspected, must be reported to DEFRA. If the disease is suspected, movement of birds, people, animals, eggs and vehicles may be prevented pending investigation by an Animal Health Veterinary Inspector. If the disease is confirmed, all poultry on the premises must be slaughtered and eggs must be destroyed. Thorough cleaning and disinfection of the premises must be carried out and an infected premises may not be re-stocked until at least 21 days after this has been completed.
 
Diagnosis is commonly performed using ELISA or PCR. In the UK, Newcastle Disease is notifiable and if suspected, must be reported to DEFRA. If the disease is suspected, movement of birds, people, animals, eggs and vehicles may be prevented pending investigation by an Animal Health Veterinary Inspector. If the disease is confirmed, all poultry on the premises must be slaughtered and eggs must be destroyed. Thorough cleaning and disinfection of the premises must be carried out and an infected premises may not be re-stocked until at least 21 days after this has been completed.
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