Animal Health and Disease

Description: Test your knowledge on Animal Health and Disease with this comprehensive quiz. Assess your understanding of various animal diseases, their symptoms, prevention, and treatment.
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Which of the following is a viral disease that affects cattle and causes respiratory and digestive problems?

  1. Foot and Mouth Disease

  2. Bovine Viral Diarrhea

  3. Mastitis

  4. Anthrax


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bovine Viral Diarrhea is a highly contagious viral disease that affects cattle of all ages, causing respiratory and digestive problems, and can lead to significant economic losses.

What is the primary cause of Newcastle Disease in poultry?

  1. Bacteria

  2. Virus

  3. Fungus

  4. Parasite


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Newcastle Disease is caused by a virus known as Avian Paramyxovirus-1 (APMV-1), which is highly contagious and can cause severe respiratory and neurological symptoms in poultry.

Which of these is a bacterial disease that affects pigs and causes pneumonia and meningitis?

  1. African Swine Fever

  2. Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome

  3. Swine Dysentery

  4. Streptococcus suis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Streptococcus suis is a bacterial infection that can cause pneumonia, meningitis, and other systemic diseases in pigs, leading to significant economic losses in the swine industry.

What is the most common type of mastitis in dairy cows?

  1. Streptococcal Mastitis

  2. Staphylococcal Mastitis

  3. Coliform Mastitis

  4. Pseudomonas Mastitis


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Staphylococcal Mastitis is the most prevalent type of mastitis in dairy cows, caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, leading to inflammation and reduced milk production.

Which of the following is a parasitic disease transmitted by ticks and causes babesiosis in cattle?

  1. Anaplasmosis

  2. Theileriosis

  3. Trypanosomiasis

  4. Babesiosis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Babesiosis is a parasitic disease transmitted by ticks, causing destruction of red blood cells and leading to anemia and weakness in cattle.

What is the primary mode of transmission for Bovine Tuberculosis?

  1. Airborne

  2. Contact

  3. Ingestion

  4. Vector-borne


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bovine Tuberculosis is primarily transmitted through the inhalation of aerosolized droplets containing Mycobacterium bovis, making it an airborne disease.

Which of these is a fungal disease that affects horses' hooves and causes laminitis?

  1. Equine Influenza

  2. Equine Herpesvirus

  3. Equine Colic

  4. Equine Laminitis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Equine Laminitis is a fungal disease that affects horses' hooves, causing inflammation and separation of the hoof wall from the underlying structures, leading to lameness.

What is the causative agent of Canine Distemper?

  1. Canine Parvovirus

  2. Canine Adenovirus

  3. Canine Distemper Virus

  4. Canine Coronavirus


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Canine Distemper is caused by the Canine Distemper Virus, a highly contagious virus that affects dogs and can cause a wide range of symptoms, including respiratory, gastrointestinal, and neurological problems.

Which of the following is a bacterial disease that causes Johne's Disease in cattle?

  1. Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis

  2. Salmonella

  3. Escherichia coli

  4. Clostridium perfringens


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Johne's Disease is caused by Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis, a bacterium that affects cattle and other ruminants, leading to chronic inflammation and thickening of the intestinal wall.

What is the most common type of cancer in dogs?

  1. Lymphoma

  2. Osteosarcoma

  3. Hemangiosarcoma

  4. Melanoma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lymphoma is the most prevalent type of cancer in dogs, accounting for approximately 20-25% of all canine malignancies.

Which of these is a viral disease that causes Feline Leukemia?

  1. Feline Immunodeficiency Virus

  2. Feline Herpesvirus

  3. Feline Calicivirus

  4. Feline Leukemia Virus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Feline Leukemia is caused by the Feline Leukemia Virus, a retrovirus that can lead to various health issues in cats, including anemia, immunosuppression, and increased risk of developing certain types of cancer.

What is the primary mode of transmission for Avian Influenza?

  1. Contact

  2. Ingestion

  3. Airborne

  4. Vector-borne


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Avian Influenza is primarily transmitted through the inhalation of aerosolized droplets containing the virus, making it an airborne disease.

Which of the following is a bacterial disease that causes Salmonellosis in poultry?

  1. Escherichia coli

  2. Salmonella

  3. Campylobacter

  4. Listeria


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Salmonellosis in poultry is caused by Salmonella bacteria, which can lead to a range of symptoms, including diarrhea, lethargy, and decreased egg production.

What is the most common type of mastitis in sheep and goats?

  1. Streptococcal Mastitis

  2. Staphylococcal Mastitis

  3. Coliform Mastitis

  4. Pseudomonas Mastitis


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Staphylococcal Mastitis is the most prevalent type of mastitis in sheep and goats, caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, leading to inflammation and reduced milk production.

Which of these is a parasitic disease transmitted by mosquitoes and causes Heartworm Disease in dogs?

  1. Roundworms

  2. Hookworms

  3. Tapeworms

  4. Heartworms


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Heartworm Disease is caused by Dirofilaria immitis, a parasitic worm transmitted by mosquitoes, which can lead to severe lung disease and heart failure in dogs.

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