Avian Influenza and Newcastle Disease: A Field and Laboratory Manual

Avian Influenza and Newcastle Disease Manual

Edited by Ilaria Capua and Dennis J. Alexander, this field and laboratory manual provides practical guidance for investigating avian influenza and Newcastle disease in poultry. It covers the recognition of clinical signs, post-mortem examination, sample collection and transport, and laboratory diagnosis using virological, serological, and molecular methods. The book also addresses disease reporting and diagnostic protocols, supporting veterinary professionals and laboratory personnel involved in poultry disease surveillance and control.

Key Features:

• Covers avian influenza and Newcastle disease in poultry
• Explains clinical signs that may indicate suspected infection
• Provides guidance on post-mortem examination techniques
• Describes appropriate sample collection procedures
• Covers specimen handling, processing, and shipment
• Introduces virological methods for disease diagnosis
• Explains serological approaches to detecting infection
• Discusses molecular diagnostic techniques
• Provides guidance on disease notification and reporting
• Supports veterinary field investigations, laboratory diagnosis, and disease surveillance