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Poultry Health and Diseases

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What is the most common bacterial disease in poultry?

  1. Avian influenza

  2. Newcastle disease

  3. Marek's disease

  4. Colibacillosis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Colibacillosis is a bacterial infection caused by Escherichia coli, which can affect poultry of all ages. It can cause a variety of symptoms, including diarrhea, respiratory problems, and septicemia.

Which viral disease is highly contagious and can cause severe respiratory symptoms in poultry?

  1. Avian influenza

  2. Newcastle disease

  3. Marek's disease

  4. Colibacillosis


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Newcastle disease is a highly contagious viral disease that can affect poultry of all ages. It is caused by a paramyxovirus and can cause a variety of symptoms, including respiratory problems, diarrhea, and nervous signs.

What is the most common viral disease in poultry?

  1. Avian influenza

  2. Newcastle disease

  3. Marek's disease

  4. Colibacillosis


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Marek's disease is a highly contagious viral disease that can affect poultry of all ages. It is caused by a herpesvirus and can cause a variety of symptoms, including paralysis, blindness, and immunosuppression.

Which disease is caused by a protozoan parasite and can cause severe diarrhea in poultry?

  1. Avian influenza

  2. Newcastle disease

  3. Marek's disease

  4. Coccidiosis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Coccidiosis is a protozoan disease that can affect poultry of all ages. It is caused by a coccidian parasite and can cause severe diarrhea, weight loss, and dehydration.

What is the most common fungal disease in poultry?

  1. Aspergillosis

  2. Candidiasis

  3. Cryptococcosis

  4. Histoplasmosis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aspergillosis is a fungal disease that can affect poultry of all ages. It is caused by a fungus called Aspergillus and can cause a variety of symptoms, including respiratory problems, weight loss, and immunosuppression.

Which disease is caused by a virus and can cause severe respiratory symptoms in poultry?

  1. Avian influenza

  2. Newcastle disease

  3. Marek's disease

  4. Colibacillosis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Avian influenza is a viral disease that can affect poultry of all ages. It is caused by an influenza virus and can cause a variety of symptoms, including respiratory problems, diarrhea, and nervous signs.

What is the most common cause of lameness in poultry?

  1. Bumblefoot

  2. Marek's disease

  3. Coccidiosis

  4. Aspergillosis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bumblefoot is a bacterial infection of the foot pad in poultry. It is caused by a variety of bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, and can cause lameness, swelling, and pain.

Which disease is caused by a virus and can cause severe immunosuppression in poultry?

  1. Avian influenza

  2. Newcastle disease

  3. Marek's disease

  4. Colibacillosis


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Marek's disease is a highly contagious viral disease that can affect poultry of all ages. It is caused by a herpesvirus and can cause a variety of symptoms, including paralysis, blindness, and immunosuppression.

What is the most common cause of death in poultry?

  1. Avian influenza

  2. Newcastle disease

  3. Marek's disease

  4. Colibacillosis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Colibacillosis is the most common cause of death in poultry. It is a bacterial infection caused by Escherichia coli and can cause a variety of symptoms, including diarrhea, respiratory problems, and septicemia.

Which disease is caused by a virus and can cause severe respiratory symptoms in poultry?

  1. Avian influenza

  2. Newcastle disease

  3. Marek's disease

  4. Colibacillosis


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Newcastle disease is a highly contagious viral disease that can affect poultry of all ages. It is caused by a paramyxovirus and can cause a variety of symptoms, including respiratory problems, diarrhea, and nervous signs.

What is the most common cause of lameness in poultry?

  1. Bumblefoot

  2. Marek's disease

  3. Coccidiosis

  4. Aspergillosis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bumblefoot is a bacterial infection of the foot pad in poultry. It is caused by a variety of bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, and can cause lameness, swelling, and pain.

Which disease is caused by a virus and can cause severe immunosuppression in poultry?

  1. Avian influenza

  2. Newcastle disease

  3. Marek's disease

  4. Colibacillosis


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Marek's disease is a highly contagious viral disease that can affect poultry of all ages. It is caused by a herpesvirus and can cause a variety of symptoms, including paralysis, blindness, and immunosuppression.

What is the most common cause of death in poultry?

  1. Avian influenza

  2. Newcastle disease

  3. Marek's disease

  4. Colibacillosis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Colibacillosis is the most common cause of death in poultry. It is a bacterial infection caused by Escherichia coli and can cause a variety of symptoms, including diarrhea, respiratory problems, and septicemia.

Which disease is caused by a virus and can cause severe respiratory symptoms in poultry?

  1. Avian influenza

  2. Newcastle disease

  3. Marek's disease

  4. Colibacillosis


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Newcastle disease is a highly contagious viral disease that can affect poultry of all ages. It is caused by a paramyxovirus and can cause a variety of symptoms, including respiratory problems, diarrhea, and nervous signs.

What is the most common cause of lameness in poultry?

  1. Bumblefoot

  2. Marek's disease

  3. Coccidiosis

  4. Aspergillosis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bumblefoot is a bacterial infection of the foot pad in poultry. It is caused by a variety of bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, and can cause lameness, swelling, and pain.

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