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

    Fever, inflammation of the mucous membranes, particulary the intestines, discharges from the eyes and nose, dehydration, and skin eruptions on the back and flanks; death comes after four to eight days. These are the major symptoms of _____________________

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 2

    If an animal has red eyes, watery nostrils, loss of appetite, it means the animals is _____________-

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 3

    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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