Virulent Newcastle Disease Emergency Response
Last Modified: April 11, 2024
The materials on this page are specific to virulent Newcastle disease (vND). You can use these tools and resources to prepare for and respond to an outbreak of this disease.
We also offer general materials that apply not only to vND, but other foreign animal pests and diseases as well. To view these materials, visit Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness and Response.
vND Response and Policy Information
Learn more about our response to a vND outbreak.
- Avian Sample Collection for Influenza A and Newcastle Disease (January 3, 2023)
- Surveillance Sampling Backyard Premises in Control Area (June 5, 2018)
- Surveillance Sampling Commercial Premises in Control Area (June 4, 2018)
- Surveillance Sampling Commercial Premises in Surveillance Zone and Free Area (June 5, 2018)
- Landfill Disposal Guidance: Recommended Waste Acceptance Practices for Landfills (284.91 KB) (May 23, 2018)
- Cleaning and Disinfection Basics (Virus Elimination) (208.63 KB) (May 23, 2018)
- Composting: The procedures for composting vND-infected flocks are the same as those for HPAI. Please refer to the following guidance document used for composting in past HPAI events. More information on composting can be found at Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Emergency Response.
- Mortality Composting Protocol for AI-Infected Flocks (1.75 MB) (February 6, 2016)
vND Ready Reference Guides
Find detailed resources concerning a vND outbreak.