Wallabies

Test your knowledge on mycobacteriosis, a disease that can result in chronic wasting. Learn about the main organisms implicated, diagnostic methods such as faecal PCR and acid fast testing, and the organ most commonly affected - the liver. Discover why there is no treatment available and why euthanasia is often recommended.

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Which part of a wallaby's foot is used for propulsion when hopping?

The fourth toe

What is the purpose of a wallaby's tail?

To help with balance while hopping

Which genus do most wallabies belong to?

Macropus

What is the recommended action when introducing new animals to a closed herd?

Quarantine and screen the animals Signup and view all the answers

Which clinical sign is NOT associated with macropod herpesviruses?

Mammary neoplasia Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the dentition of wallabies?

The dentition is similar to that seen in rabbits or domestic sheep. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about wallabies' reproductive biology?

The reproductive, urinary, and digestive tracts all open into a cloaca in females. Signup and view all the answers

What is the gestation length of wallabies?

16 days Signup and view all the answers

Which organism is most commonly implicated in causing chronic wasting condition in wallabies?

M. avium subsp. paratuberculosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for coccidiosis in young wallabies?

Trimethoprim sulphonamides Signup and view all the answers

Which disease is a serious problem in many marsupials, particularly macropods?

Clostridiosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for pneumonia in wallabies?

Injectable fluoroquinolones Signup and view all the answers