#1
Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus in cattle?
Foot-and-mouth disease
ExplanationViral infection causing blisters in the mouth and feet.
#2
What is the function of the rumen in ruminant animals?
Fermentation of food
ExplanationDigestive chamber where bacteria ferment ingested food.
#3
What is the primary function of the liver in livestock?
Production of bile
ExplanationManufacturing and secretion of bile for digestion.
#4
Which of the following is a common bacterial disease in poultry?
Fowl cholera
ExplanationAcute contagious disease causing septicemia.
#5
Which of the following is a common parasitic disease in sheep caused by tapeworms?
Sheep measles
ExplanationTapeworm infection leading to cyst formation in tissues.
#6
What is the term for the process of giving birth in horses?
Foaling
ExplanationDelivery of a foal.
#7
Which of the following parasites causes sarcoptic mange in livestock?
Mites
ExplanationParasitic mites causing intense itching and skin lesions.
#8
What is the purpose of administering a vaccine to livestock?
To prevent diseases
ExplanationTo induce immunity against specific diseases.
#9
What is the term for the process of parturition in cattle?
Calving
ExplanationGiving birth to a calf.
#10
Which of the following diseases is transmitted by ticks in dogs?
Lyme disease
ExplanationBacterial infection causing fever and joint pain.
#11
Which of the following diseases affects the respiratory system in pigs?
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS)
ExplanationViral disease causing respiratory distress and reproductive failure.
#12
What is the primary cause of infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis, also known as pinkeye, in cattle?
Bacterial infection
ExplanationBacteria causing inflammation of the eye.
#13
Which of the following is a common symptom of Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) in cattle?
Coughing
ExplanationRespiratory distress leading to coughing.
#14
What is the primary cause of mastitis in dairy cows?
Bacterial infection
ExplanationBacteria invading the udder causing inflammation.
#15
Which of the following is a common symptom of foot rot in sheep?
Lameness
ExplanationInfection leading to inflammation and lameness.
#16
Which of the following diseases is commonly transmitted by contaminated water sources in poultry?
Coccidiosis
ExplanationParasitic infection causing intestinal damage.
#17
Which of the following diseases is caused by a prion and affects the central nervous system in cattle?
Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE)
ExplanationPrion-induced degeneration of the brain.