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Topic: Animal Pests and Disease Control
CONTENT:
Sub-topic 1: Meaning of disease
Disease means a change in the normal functions or well-being of farm animals which results in observable symptoms. OR ……….
Sub-Topic 2: Groups of Disease-causing Organisms of Livestock
There are many types of disease-causing organisms which attack farm animals.
These organisms include;
These are diseases caused by bacteria. Bacteria are single –celled micro-organisms. Examples of bacterial diseases of farm animals include:
Bacteria Diseases | Animals Affected |
1. Mastitis | Cattle, sheep, goats, pigs |
2. Contagious abortion/Brucellosis | Cattle, sheep, goats, pigs |
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Fungal Diseases
These are diseases caused by fungi. Fungi are lower plants which do not contain chlorophyll. They reproduce by spores and live by absorbing nutrients from organic matter.
Examples of fungal diseases:
Fungal Diseases | Animals Affected |
1. Ring worm | All animals |
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