Perceptions and practices of farmers of indigenous poultry towards infections in North-Central Nigeria.

Background: infections continue to be of global concern to poultry health, productivity, and public health. About 44% of the poultry in Nigeria are indigenous and kept in close interaction with farmers who are mostly rural dwellers and have limited access to veterinary and extension services.

Aim: The perceptions and practices of farmers of indigenous poultry toward infections were assessed to obtain and document baseline data that can be used to create awareness among farmers about these infections and their attendant public health implications.