Nigeria, April 19 -- 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 explained that mortality always occurred from the third day to the 21st day of an outbreak. During the period, he recorded 20 mortalities.

He said after reporting the mortality, his chickens were diagnosed, and Doxyjent 2020 was recommended for t...