An edition of A technology review (2004)
A technology review
Newcastle disease, with special emphasis on its effect on village chickens
By D. J. Alexander
Publish Date
2004
Publisher
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Language
eng
Pages
63
Description:
Keeping poultry makes a substantial contribution to household food security throughout the developing world. One of the principal constraints to increasing small-scale poultry production is Newcastle Disease. This acute viral disease can typically kill up to 80 percent of unprotected poultry in rural areas and is found throughout the developing world. This technology review presents the latest understanding of Newcastle Disease, its characteristics, epidemiology, symptoms and control.
subjects: Chickens, Control, Diseases, Newcastle disease, Newcastle disease vaccine
Places: Developing countries