Socioeconomic Impact of NewCastle Disease Vaccination of Village Poultry on Community Free-range Poultry Farmers in Iganga District
Abstract
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This research is aimed at establishing the socioeconomic impact
of Newcastle disease vaccination on community free-range
poultry keepers in Eastern Uganda. In the baseline survey it
was realised that majority of the farmers had lost poultry; some
up to 100% due to the disease. They did not know much
regarding its control and prevention. Among the major challenges
faced by the poultry keepers were lack of access and the high
cost of vaccines, lack of knowledge regarding vaccination and
limited extension services in the villages. In a follow up survey
yet to be conducted, the study will assess the impact of the
vaccination programme as well as poultry keepers’ willingness
to pay for vaccination in a bid to ensure sustainability.
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