#1
Which disease is commonly known as 'mad cow disease'?
Bovine spongiform encephalopathy
ExplanationPrion infection affecting the nervous system of cattle.
#2
What is the common name for infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis?
Pink eye
ExplanationBacterial eye infection commonly seen in cattle.
#3
What is the common name for a respiratory condition in horses characterized by inflammation of the lower airways?
Heaves
ExplanationRespiratory condition causing difficulty in breathing in horses.
#4
Which of the following diseases is characterized by inflammation of the brain and spinal cord in dogs and is transmitted through the bite of infected animals?
Rabies
ExplanationViral infection affecting the nervous system, transmitted through bites.
#5
What is the primary cause of foot-and-mouth disease in animals?
Virus
ExplanationHighly contagious viral infection affecting cloven-hoofed animals.
#6
Which of the following diseases is zoonotic, meaning it can be transmitted from animals to humans?
Leptospirosis
ExplanationBacterial infection causing flu-like symptoms in both animals and humans.
#7
What is the most common cause of bovine respiratory disease complex (BRDC)?
Virus
ExplanationViral respiratory disease complex affecting cattle.
#8
Which virus is responsible for causing Newcastle disease in poultry?
Newcastle disease virus
ExplanationViral infection affecting birds, especially poultry.
#9
Which bacterial pathogen causes brucellosis in various animal species, including cattle, goats, and pigs?
Brucella abortus
ExplanationBacterial infection causing reproductive issues in animals.
#10
What is the causative agent of African swine fever?
Virus
ExplanationViral infection affecting domestic pigs and wild boars.
#11
Which disease affects the central nervous system of horses and can result in paralysis?
Eastern equine encephalitis
ExplanationViral infection causing neurological issues in horses.
#12
Which disease is caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma brucei?
African animal trypanosomiasis
ExplanationParasitic infection affecting various animals in Africa.
#13
What is the primary vector for the transmission of Lyme disease in animals?
Ticks
ExplanationDisease transmitted through tick bites.
#14
Which disease, commonly found in sheep and goats, is caused by the bacterium Mannheimia haemolytica?
Pneumonic pasteurellosis
ExplanationBacterial respiratory infection affecting small ruminants.