5 Questions
Which virus is responsible for Avian infectious bronchitis?
Avian coronavirus
Which bacterial disease is known as 'mushy chick disease'?
Colibacillosis
What causes Duck plague in poultry?
Anatid alphaherpesvirus 1
What protozoal disease is caused by Histomonas meleagridis?
Histomoniasis
Which fungal disease is caused when birds inhale Aspergillus spores?
Aspergillosis
Study Notes
Avian Infectious Diseases
- Avian infectious bronchitis is caused by the Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBV).
- Omphalitis, also known as 'mushy chick disease', is a bacterial disease.
- Duck plague in poultry is caused by Duck Plague Virus (DPV).
- Histomonas meleagridis is the protozoan responsible for Histomoniasis, a disease affecting poultry.
- Aspergillosis, a fungal disease, occurs when birds inhale Aspergillus spores.
Test your knowledge of viral diseases affecting poultry species such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese. Learn about avian infectious bronchitis, avian influenza, duck plague, and more.
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