Which country recently declared animal health emergency after Newcastle disease case?

Brazil’s agriculture ministry declared an animal health emergency in Rio Grande do Sul due to a Newcastle disease case on a poultry farm. Newcastle disease, caused by paramyxovirus, affects birds’ respiratory, nervous, and digestive systems. Highly contagious, it spreads through direct contact with infected birds and contaminated materials. Symptoms include loss of appetite, coughing, and discolored wattles. There is no treatment; prevention relies on vaccination and biosecurity.