Controlling Newcastle Disease in Village Chickens - A Laboratory Manual

Young M., Alders R., Grimes S., Spradbrow P., Dias P., da Silva A. and Lobo Q. 2012. Controlling Newcastle disease in village chickens: a laboratory manual. 2nd edn. ACIAR Monograph No. 87. Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research: Canberra.  143 pp

Newcastle disease (ND) is a major constraint to poultry production worldwide. It is endemic in many developing countries and is of particular significance in villages where the livelihoods of people depend on poultry farming. Successful and sustainable control of ND in village chickens is achieved through vaccination and depends on a reliable, readily available and affordable supply of vaccine suited to the needs of village chicken owners. Local production of I-2 ND vaccine and its use in ND control programs are ongoing in a number of countries and have resulted in improved chicken production and improvements in the living conditions of many vulnerable rural families in developing countries. Such families benefit from enhanced nutrition and income generation through the sale of surplus chickens or eggs

Publication Details

• Published: 2012
• Publisher: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research - ACIAR
• ISBN-13: 978 1 921962 44 8