Veterinary Public Health Program
313 N Figueroa St. Rm 1127
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Tel (213) 989-7060
Fax (213) 481-2375 vet@ph.lacounty.gov
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Virulent Newcastle Disease in Backyard Chickens
Virulent Newcastle Disease
(VND) has been detected on 15 premises in Los
Angeles County. Backyard poultry in areas around
Compton and El Monte have been placed under state
quarantine. Federal, state and local officials are
working together to control and eliminate the virus in
chickens.
Learn more about
VND. 8.15.2018
Please report dead birds in Los Angeles
County to either the State of
California's West Nile Virus program at
877-968-2473 or to our program at 213-989-7060.
Watch this video to learn more about
dead
bird reporting.
Pet Safety in the Heat
Whether your pet stays indoors or outdoors, it is
important to keep them safe from the
summer heat.
In response to Hurricane Harvey, animal rescue groups
based in Los Angeles County have saved hundreds of animals.
When bringing rescued pets into Los Angeles County, it is possible to
unintentionally bring in disease as well.
Learn
more about how to prevent the spread of disease when rescuing pets. 9.21.2017
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