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Analysis of Communication Sources Used by Farmers in Handling Poultry Diseases in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria

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  • Agbamu, J.U.

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This study examined the communication sources used by farmers in handling poultry diseases. Using random and stratified sampling techniques, 8 villages and 80 farmers were used for this study. Structured questionnaire and interview schedule were used to collect data. Data were analysed through use of percentages, mean scores and regression analysis. It was found that veterinary officers, friends and contact farmers were the major sources of communication used by the farmers in handling poultry diseases. Regulated movement of unauthorized persons, use of foot bath at entrance of poultry house, and battery cages for good litter management were the least techniques adopted by the farmers for poultry disease prevention. On the other hand, the techniques mostly adopted for disease prevention were good ventilation and hygiene, vaccination of birds and application of antibiotics in drinking water and feed. The result of regression analysis showed that veterinary officers, agricultural extension workers and friends made significant contribution to adoption of poultry disease prevention techniques. Broadcast media programmes on livestock production should be initiated and aired twice a week to provide critical information on poultry disease management to farmers.

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  • Agbamu, J.U., 2014. "Analysis of Communication Sources Used by Farmers in Handling Poultry Diseases in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria," Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development, Asian Economic and Social Society (AESS), vol. 4(02), pages 1-7, February.
  • Handle: RePEc:ags:ajosrd:198389
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.198389
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    1. Kaine, A. I. N., 2015. "Analysis of crop enterprise combination among small holder farmers in delta north agricultural zone, Delta State, Nigeria," Asian Journal of Agriculture and rural Development, Asian Economic and Social Society, vol. 5(5), pages 116-123, May.
    2. Thi Minh Chi, Nguyen & Li-Hsien, Chien & Shwu-En, Chen, 2015. "Impact of certification system on smallhold coffee farms’ income distribution in Vietnam," Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development, Asian Economic and Social Society (AESS), vol. 5(06), pages 1-13, June.
    3. Kaine, A.I.N., 2015. "Analysis of crop enterprise combination among small holder farmers in delta north agricultural zone, delta state, Nigeria," Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development, Asian Economic and Social Society (AESS), vol. 5(05), pages 1-8, May.

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