Berlin Animal Shelter Reopens After Newcastle Disease Outbreak
The Berlin animal shelter has reopened its doors to the public after a temporary closure due to an outbreak of Newcastle disease. The shelter implemented strict hygiene measures and protective protocols to ensure the safety of both animals and visitors.
In December 2024, the disease was first detected in seven pigeons at the shelter, leading to several bird deaths. The Lichtenberg veterinary office subsequently closed the shelter on September 15 after detecting the disease in another pigeon. The Newcastle disease is a highly contagious viral infection that primarily affects birds and can be fatal for poultry. It is not known to pose a risk to humans or other animals. The shelter's director, Toska Holtz, expressed relief at the full reopening after the challenging closure period. Visitors are now welcome to the shelter without disinfection stations and can look forward to seeing birds in their outdoor aviaries. In Germany, chickens and turkeys are required to be vaccinated against the Newcastle disease to prevent such outbreaks.
The Berlin animal shelter has fully reopened following the Newcastle disease outbreak. Strict hygiene measures and protective protocols have been implemented to ensure the safety of all. The shelter welcomes visitors and looks forward to returning to its normal operations.
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