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Which animals are susceptible to Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)?
Which animals are susceptible to Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)?
- Cattle, chickens, ducks, and turkeys
- Cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, and buffalo (correct)
- Cattle, rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters
- Cattle, dogs, cats, and horses
How long can the carrier state persist in cattle, sheep, and goats after FMD infection?
How long can the carrier state persist in cattle, sheep, and goats after FMD infection?
- Up to 5 years
- Up to 1 year
- Up to 6 months
- Up to 2 years (correct)
Where is Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) endemic?
Where is Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) endemic?
- Australia and New Zealand
- Parts of Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and South America (correct)
- North America and Europe
- Antarctica
Which family does the FMD virus belong to?
Which family does the FMD virus belong to?
What is the survival duration of FMD virus in organic matter under moist and cool temperatures?
What is the survival duration of FMD virus in organic matter under moist and cool temperatures?
What is the process that leads to the acidification of muscles after slaughtering?
What is the process that leads to the acidification of muscles after slaughtering?
What is the ultimate pH of the longissimus dorsi muscle in well-fed, unstressed Ox?
What is the ultimate pH of the longissimus dorsi muscle in well-fed, unstressed Ox?
What happens to muscle proteins as a result of pH reduction after slaughter?
What happens to muscle proteins as a result of pH reduction after slaughter?
What is the significance of the exudation of fluids from muscle fibers when meat is cut?
What is the significance of the exudation of fluids from muscle fibers when meat is cut?
What is the maximum concentration of lactic acid during rigor mortis compared to normal levels?
What is the maximum concentration of lactic acid during rigor mortis compared to normal levels?
