Protecting Poultry, Securing Livelihoods.

Poultry farmers are being urged to step up vaccination as the best way to protect their flocks from fowl pox disease. The illness, which spreads through mosquito bites or direct contact between birds, can cause visible sores, loss of appetite and reduced egg production. For farmers, an outbreak can mean huge losses especially if many birds fall sick at once.

Experts say that once fowl pox takes hold, treatment is difficult, and recovery is slow. This makes prevention through vaccination the most reliable defence. Healthy birds not only grow better but also produce consistently ensuring farmers can meet market demand and keep their income steady.

   

Alongside vaccination, there is also the need to make sure that poultry products come from trusted and verifiable sources. Traceability plays a key role in confirming where poultry and vaccines come from, ensuring they are safe, effective and of good quality. This helps protect both farmers and consumers from the risks of fake or unsafe products.

For many poultry farmers, protecting their flocks is not just about avoiding losses, it is about safeguarding their livelihoods and the trust of the market they serve.