Livestock Industry Foundation For Africa

Poultry Vaccination Schedule

A comprehensive guide to preventing common livestock diseases in rural settings. This guide covers vaccination schedules, biosecurity measures, early disease detection, and treatment options for cattle, goats, sheep, and poultry.
Livestock diseases pose one of the greatest threats to animal productivity and farmer livelihoods across Africa. This comprehensive guide provides practical, actionable information to help farmers prevent, identify, and respond to common livestock diseases. Written by veterinary experts with decades of field experience in rural African contexts, this guide focuses on low-cost, high-impact interventions that are accessible to smallholder farmers with limited resources.

What You'll Learn:

  • Essential vaccination schedules for different livestock species
  • How to implement effective biosecurity measures on your farm
  • Early warning signs of common diseases
  • When to treat animals yourself and when to call a veterinarian
  • How to prepare for and respond to disease outbreaks
  • Traditional remedies that work (and those to avoid)
The guide includes detailed sections for cattle, goats, sheep, and poultry, with color photographs to help with disease identification and step-by-step instructions for preventive measures. Special attention is given to diseases that can spread to humans (zoonotic diseases), helping protect both your livestock and your family's health.

File Size

20MB

Published Date

April 30, 2025

Version

359

Language

English

Author(s)

Mr Ade

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