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Some of the chicken reared by Naftal Mocha, a rabbit and poultry farmer in Mwiki, Nairobi, on Friday, July 24 2020. [David Njaaga,Standard]

The environment in which our farmers operate is constantly changing and evolving, meaning they continue to face several challenges, including low genetic potential, low productivity, poor nutrition, diseases, poor stockmanship, and lack of markets. Among these, respiratory infections or distress top the list. These infections also tend to limit the participation of our small poultry players. The main causes of persistent respiratory infections or diseases can be divided into two categories: a) management lapses and b) respiratory disease pathogens (disease-causing organisms).

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