Diseases and pests of poultry


 
 
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Diseases and pests of poultry

Poultry Diseases and their Prevention: Poultry fowl suffer from various diseases caused by various agents (pathogens). They are listed in the table: They also suffer from nutritional deficiency diseases. These diseases can be prevented by:

  • Providing nutritional diet to poultry birds.
  • Proper cleaning and sanitation of shelter.
  • Vaccination of poultry birds can prevent the occurrence of infectious diseases. Loss of poultry during an outbreak of disease can reduce by proper vaccination.
  • Spraying of disinfectants at regular intervals the shelter.
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    Question : 1

    Foot and Mouth Disease is a highly contagious disease almost exclusive to cattle, sheep, swine, goats, and ither cloven - hoofed animals. It is caused by ________________

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 2

    Disease causing microbe called ______________

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 3

    Which of the following are correct about diseases of poultry :

    (a) These diseases can be prevented by providing nutritional diet to poultry birds.

    (b) These diseases can be prevented by proper cleaning and sanitation of shelter.

    (c) Vaccination of poultry birds can prevent the occurrence of infectious diseases.

    Right Option : D
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