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Which disease primarily affects Equidae?

Foot-and-mouth disease

African horse sickness (correct)

Rabies

Bluetongue

Which disease affects Bovidae, Camelidae, Cervidae, Giraffidae, and Hippopotamidae?

Brucella melitensis

Brucella abortus (correct)

Brucella suis

Anthrax

Which disease affects Aves?

Newcastle disease

Avian influenza (correct)

Tropilaelaps mite (Tropilaelaps spp)

Psittacosis

Which disease affects Suidae and Tayassuidae?

Classical swine fever Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is responsible for re-licensing zoos every two years?

DEFRA Signup and view all the answers

Which legislation is the over-arching EU legislation for zoos?

Balai EEC 92/65 Directive Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Balai 'approved' status for zoos?

To provide high health herd status Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum duration of quarantine for animals entering a Balai approved collection?

30 days Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following diseases is commonly associated with immune suppression and neoplasia, usually lymphoma?

Feline leukaemia virus Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following diseases is characterized by upper respiratory disease and mortalities in Pallas cats?

Feline herpesvirus Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following diseases is commonly associated with vomiting, stomach ulcers, and neoplasia?

Helicobacteriosis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following diseases is commonly associated with malabsorption/maldigestion syndrome in Canidae, Felidae, and Mustelidae?

Proliferative ileitis Signup and view all the answers

Which disease is a common cause of mortality in young elephants worldwide?

Dental disease Signup and view all the answers

Which disease is associated with under-running soles, cracked and hang nails, bruising, and infected feet in elephants?

Foot disease Signup and view all the answers

Which disease is caused by Mycobacterium bovis and Mycobacterium tuberculosis in elephants?

Mycobacteriosis Signup and view all the answers

Which disease is characterized by slow healing, pachyderms, and sinus tract formation in elephants?

Skin wounds Signup and view all the answers

Which disease predominantly affects koalas and is characterized by respiratory signs such as pneumonia, depression, jaw swelling, neurological and skin lesions?

Cryptococcosis Signup and view all the answers

Which disease is caused by the bacteria Fusobacterium and results in swelling of the jaw bone, osteomyelitis, and dental loss in macropods?

Lumpy jaw Signup and view all the answers

Which disease is characterized by hip dysplasia and metabolic bone issues commonly reported in koalas and can affect any marsupial?

Metabolic bone disease Signup and view all the answers

Which disease is caused by the parasite Trichostrongylus spp. and may cause diarrhea and weight loss in macropods?

Parasitic gastroenteritis Signup and view all the answers