Effect of Parasite Control on Immune Response of Newcastle Disease Vaccination And Productivity of Free Range Chicken, Eastern Province, Kenya
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This study was conducted to determine the effect of reducing
parasite burden (through treatment) on effectiveness of
Newcastle disease (ND) vaccination in free-range village
chicken of Mbeere district, Eastern province, Kenya. Only one
aspect of the study has been completed (i.e., establishing ND
antibody titre levels in chicken with respect to age wetness of
season) There was a significant (P=0.05) season effect on
ND antibody titre, with more in the wet season. Therefore,
seasonality effect on occurrence of disease implies that
management approaches for ND should be designed to provide
maximum care for birds during the wet season. The effect of
endo- and ecto-parasites on the effectiveness of the ND vaccine
is still on-going.
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