Riverside County Department of Animal Services

Virulent Newcastle Disease Update from State Veterinarian

This week brings some good news and, unfortunately, some disappointing news, as well. The regional quarantine is still in effect. For a list of virulent Newcastle disease cases since the outbreak began in May 2018, visit the USDA VND website.

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News Releases

Southwest RivCo Woman Convicted of Cruelty

Thursday, February 13, 2020 198

Horse Succumbed to Neglect, But Dog Makes Comeback A jury convicted a southwest...

County Officer Assists Doberman in a Ditch

Saturday, February 08, 2020 259

Dog Was Moments From Being Buried Alive in Test Pit A Riverside County Animal...

Wheelie Pup Gets Rescued

Thursday, January 23, 2020 829

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Two Pups Rescued from Big Hole/Rabbit Den

Thursday, January 16, 2020 430

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Dumped Puppy Gets Saved by Woman

Sunday, January 12, 2020 614

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German Shepherd Missing for Eight Years Reunited With Owner

Tuesday, October 10, 2017 773

This dog was reunited today (Monday, June 26, 2017) after a microchip brought the...

Woman Is Reunited With This Long, Lost Pooch

Tuesday, June 20, 2017 680

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Coyote Pup Impounded

Wednesday, May 31, 2017 1195

Riverside County Animal Services officer Will Luna responded to a property in...

Woman Arrested in Dog Cruelty Case

Thursday, May 04, 2017 1467

Authorities Track Her Down in Las Vegas A woman suspected in the cruelty case...

3-Legged Dog Ready for New Home

Wednesday, April 26, 2017 2221

Veterinary Employee Fostered Special Dog An officer brought in the broken dog. A...

Dog Saved at Treatment Plant

Friday, April 14, 2017 1420

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Injured Shepherd Pup Needs Rescue

Thursday, March 30, 2017 1666

She Likely Needs Surgery to Fix Hind Leg Fracture She’ll cuddle at your feet....

Skippy’s Health Did Not Improve

Tuesday, March 21, 2017 1971

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Peanut Bar Jar Removed From Cat

Tuesday, March 21, 2017 1394

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Tire Shop Crew Rescue Dog

Monday, March 06, 2017 1552

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Virulent Newcastle Disease Updates

Sunday, January 12, 2020

Virulent Newcastle disease, formerly known as exotic Newcastle disease, is a contagious and fatal viral disease affecting the respiratory, nervous and digestive systems of birds and poultry. The disease is so virulent that many birds and poultry die without showing any clinical signs. Virulent Newcastle disease is not a food safety concern. No human cases of Newcastle disease have ever occurred from eating poultry products. Properly cooked poultry products are safe to eat. In very rare instances, people working directly with sick birds can become infected with mild symptoms, such as conjunctivitis. These are easily prevent with personal protective equipment.