A survey of some predominant poultry (exotic breeds) diseases
was carried out in Katsina metropolis, Katsina state, Nigeria using an
oral interview and a close ended questionnaire which was issued to
30 selected Poultry Farm Owners within the study area after a
thorough consultation of the records at the State Veterinary Clinic.
The disease found includes, Coccidiosis (23.42%), Infectious Bursal
Disease (IBD) (14.57%), Newcastle Disease (NCD) (14.28%), Chronic
Respiratory Disease (CRD) (13.14%), Pullorum Disease (10.57%), Fowl
pox Disease (8.28%), fowl typhoid disease (7.14%), Marek’s disease
(5.14%), Heat stroke (2.57%), and Fatty Liver Syndrome (0.85%) were
also recorded in significant percentages across the study area.
According to the data obtained from the Respondents, NCD, IBD,
Coccidiosis, Pullorum disease, CRD and Marek’s disease have the
highest economic impact in their business. As such a complete
biosecurity measures should be imposed to the farms and also a
proper medication and vaccination schedule should be adhered to as
well.