A confirmed case of virulent Newcastle disease was found in northwest Riverside County on June 30.

The disease affects birds and can cause serious illness or death in an entire chicken flock in a single day.

Ruben Arroyo, Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner came on the program to urge backyard chicken owners to protect their birds and prevent the spread of the disease by taking precautions.

A confirmed case of virulent Newcastle disease was found in northwest Riverside County on June 30.
The disease affects birds and can cause serious illness or death in an entire chicken flock in a single day.
Ruben Arroyo, Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner came on the program to urge backyard chicken owners to protect their birds and prevent the spread of the disease by taking precautions.

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