This document provides information on Newcastle disease, a contagious viral disease affecting various bird species. It discusses the causative virus, Newcastle disease virus, including its structure, hosts, transmission, clinical signs, diagnosis and prevention. The key points are: - Newcastle disease virus is an avian paramyxovirus that causes respiratory, digestive and neurological disease in birds. It can also infect humans. - The virus is highly contagious and can spread through contact between infected and healthy birds, in their feces and through aerosols. - Clinical signs vary depending on the virus strain but may include respiratory distress, diarrhea and neurological problems. Diagnosis involves virus isolation, PCR and serology.