Assessing the management practices for prevention and control of newcastle disease among the intensive chicken farmers in Dokolo district.
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2026-09-11
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Busitema University
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This study evaluates management practices for the prevention and control of Newcastle Disease (NCD) among intensive chicken farmers in Dokolo district. Using a descriptive cross-sectional survey design, data was gathered from 100 commercial intensive poultry producers.
Key findings indicate that despite a high nominal vaccination adoption rate of 94.0%, severe NCD outbreaks persist, resulting in an average flock mortality of 58.4% and a case fatality rate of 78.1%. This paradox is driven by critical management and biosecurity gaps, including cold-chain failures during vaccine self-procurement (34.0%), lack of functional disinfectant footbaths (34.0%), unrestricted farm access for visitors and dealers (23.0%), and unsafe carcass disposal (30.0%).
Inferential analysis established that cold-chain maintenance, footbath utilization, and strict entry restrictions are statistically associated with lower NCD mortality (p < 0.001). The study concludes that single-intervention vaccination is insufficient without multi-layered biosecurity protocols and recommends enhanced veterinary extension support, cold-chain infrastructure improvement, and farmer training in Dokolo district.
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Wanasolo, B. (2026). Assessing the management practices for prevention and control of newcastle disease among the intensive chicken farmers in Dokolo district. [Unpublished undergraduate research report]. Busitema University.