Newcastle disease

noun

, Veterinary Pathology.

1. a rapidly spreading virus-induced disease of birds and domestic fowl, as chickens, marked by respiratory difficulty, reduced egg production and, in chicks, paralysis.

Newcastle disease

noun

1. an acute viral disease of birds, esp poultry, characterized by pneumonia and inflammation of the central nervous system

Word History and Origins

Origin of Newcastle disease¹

After Newcastle -upon-Tyne, near which city the disease was first reported in 1927

Word History and Origins

Origin of Newcastle disease¹

C20: named after Newcastle upon Tyne , where it was recorded in 1926

Example Sentences

African swine fever, classical swine fever, Newcastle disease, foot-and-mouth disease and swine vesicular disease are among ailments in Kenya that Customs cited as risks.

From Washington Times

African swine fever, classical swine fever, Newcastle disease, foot-and-mouth disease, and swine vesicular disease are among ailments in Kenya that Customs cited as risks.

From Seattle Times

It also verified claims that ARVs were being used to treat Newcastle disease in chicken.

From BBC

Customs and Border Protection’s San Diego office tweeted out a reminder last month that uncooked eggs are not allowed into the U.S. from Mexico because of the risk of spreading bird flu and Newcastle disease.

From Los Angeles Times

The threat is real: The Virulent Newcastle disease led to the deaths of more than one million birds in California in 2019.

From Washington Post