kideri
kee-DEH-ree
How to say it
Swahilikiderikee-DEH-ree
EnglishNewcastle disease (of poultry)
Frenchmaladie de Newcastle (des volailles)
Meaning
A deadly viral disease of chickens and other poultry that spreads fast and can wipe out a whole flock. Farmers protect their birds by vaccination.
Good to know
Ki/vi class, used in the singular. Also called mdondo; kuchanja kuku dhidi ya kideri is to vaccinate chickens against it.
Examples
- Kideri kimeua kuku wengi kijijini mwezi huu.Newcastle disease has killed many chickens in the village this month.
- Wafugaji wanashauriwa kuchanja kuku dhidi ya kideri.Poultry keepers are advised to vaccinate chickens against Newcastle disease.
- Dalili za kideri ni pamoja na kuku kupinda shingo.Signs of Newcastle disease include the chicken twisting its neck.
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