Determination of the seroprevalence of Newcastle disease virus (avian paramyxovirus type 1) in Zambian backyard chicken flocks
Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
| Field | Value | |
| Title | Determination of the seroprevalence of Newcastle disease virus (avian paramyxovirus type 1) in Zambian backyard chicken flocks | |
| Creator | Musako, Chimuka Abolnik, Celia | |
| Description | A cross-sectional study was conducted in five provinces and 11 districts of Zambia to determine the seroprevalence of Newcastle disease in Zambian backyard chicken flocks. Of the chickens sampled, 73.9% tested positive for avian paramyxovirus type 1 antibodies by means of an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Seroprevalence varied amongst the five provinces sampled, ranging from 82.6% in the Eastern Province to 48.3% in Luapula Province. Seroprevalence also varied amongst the 11 districts sampled, ranging from 91.3% in Monze district of Southern Province to 22.8% in Mufulira district of the Copperbelt province. Overall, the seroprevalence of Newcastle disease in Zambian backyard chicken flocks has increased since the previous study conducted in 1994. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2012-12-07 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/ojvr.v79i1.502 | |
| Source | Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research; Vol 79, No 1 (2012); 4 pages 2219-0635 0030-2465 | |
| Language | eng | |
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