An outbreak of a strange disease has plunged poultry farmers in Maiduguri, Borno State, into a financial crisis, with many struggling to recover their investments.
The outbreak began in February and triggered widespread poultry deaths despite farmers’ efforts to implement biosecurity measures, including culling.
“I lost 32 chickens,” Sadiq Bukar, owner of Ibn Bukar Farm Centre, said. “Despite culling and attempts to save the rest, the mortality was overwhelming.”
Mr Bukar…
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