Farm Animal Health Program and Biosecurity Measures

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Which of the following is NOT a sign of an unhealthy farm animal?

  • High temperature
  • Bright eyes and pink eye membrane (correct)
  • Loss of appetite
  • Rough hair coat

What is one of the potential direct causes of disease in farm animals?

  • Weaning stress
  • Improper feeding
  • Poor ventilation
  • Genetic/Hereditary factors (correct)

How can stress factors indirectly contribute to causing diseases in farm animals?

  • By increasing appetite
  • By improving resistance
  • By promoting healthy immunity
  • By negatively affecting the animal's resistance (correct)

What is a common sign of an unhealthy farm animal mentioned in the text?

<p>Dull eyes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following could be considered an indirect cause of disease in farm animals?

<p>Improper feeding and watering (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of having a normal feces and urine in farm animals?

<p>Represents a healthy condition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Infectious Bursal Disease commonly known as in chickens?

<p>Gumboro Disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the causative agent of Newcastle Disease in chickens?

<p>Avian paramyxovirus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common name for Classical Swine Fever in hogs?

<p>Hog Cholera</p> Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of a Non-Zoonotic disease affecting farm animals.

<p>Infectious Bursal Disease (Gumboro Disease)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example of a Zoonotic disease that can affect both animals and humans.

<p>Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of biosecurity measures in preventing diseases in farms?

<p>To avoid the admission and spread of infectious diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is maintaining good health among farm animals necessary for achieving maximum profit?

<p>Sick animals will not achieve maximum performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does sanitation play in keeping farm animals healthy?

<p>Sanitation helps in keeping the farm clean and prevents disease spread</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of having foot baths and wheel baths in a farm?

<p>To prevent the spread of diseases by disinfecting footwear and vehicle wheels</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended to have only one species of animal per farm?

<p>To avoid the spread of diseases between different species</p> Signup and view all the answers

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