How to crack the dreaded New Castle Disease in your poultry

Meshack Rono (Right) and Stephen Kemboi (Left) Artificially Inseminate a chicken at KukuChick Breeding Farm in Eldoret. The AI for chicken is a new technology that ensures pure and very productive chicken, both layers and broilers. 13-01-2015. PHOTOS BY: KEVIN TUNOI

Many vets and farmers will never wish to encounter Newcastle Disease (NCD). In it is virulent form, the disease can silence the whole flock in just two weeks.

The disease is a global problem; only two countries — US and Canada have managed to put it at bay; although strictly speaking - they may not be free since the disease is also carried by migratory birds that know no border.Luckily the disease can be prevented through vaccination.