Diseases of animals


 
 
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Diseases of animals

Diseases in Cattles: Like other animals, cattles also suffer from a number of diseases, which besides causing death, also reduce milk production. The parasites of cattle can be of following types:

  • External parasites: They live on skin causing skin diseases, e.g. lice, mites, etc.
  • Internal parasites: They include worms affecting stomach and intestine and flukes that damage the liver.
  • Symptoms of diseases: Normally becomes inactive and stops eating. Its yield is reduced. It may have red eyes and running nose. It may pass coloured urine and loose dung.

    Prevention of diseases: Cattles also get infectious diseases by infection from various bacteria and viruses, e.g. foot and mouth disease, cowpox and rinderpest (viral diseases), anthrax, haemorrhagic septicemia, black quarter (bacterial diseases), etc.

  • As preventive measure, vaccinations are given to farm animals against many viral and bacterial diseases. They should be cleaned, bathed and groomed frequently.
  • External parasites like lice can be controlled by applying insecticide solutions. A Nutritive diet also increases resistance against diseases.
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    Question : 1

    Which of the following infectious disease caused by bacteria and virus in animals ?

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 2

    External parasites like __________________ can be controlled by applying insecticide solutions.

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 3

    Which of the following parasite live on the skin of animals ?

    Right Option : C
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