Since there seems to be a widespread Newcastle disease outbreak all over, let’s talk about Newcastle disease vaccines. First, cost of 100 doses of Newcastle disease vaccine in Livingstone is K19. How much is one death of a chicken worth to you? Second, how do we do it right? 1. Buy the vaccine from a reputable supplier (vet or chemist with a fridge and hopefully with a power backup in case of power cuts). Buy the next one up from your number of birds. E.g. for 50 birds - 100 doses, 100 birds - 100 doses, 120 birds - 200 doses, 300 birds - 500 doses and so on. Never less. 2. Transport it cold, but not frozen. The two ice cubes it’s usually supplied with is fine if you are near and go straight home. If not, carry a flask or coldbag or cold packs or all of the above. I’ve carried vaccine by bus from Lusaka to Livingstone without “ losing my cool ” by putting a small cold box inside two cold bags with plenty ice. 3. If you are not using it immediately keep it cold, bu
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