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TOPIC: COMMON LIVESTOCK DISEASES
CONTENT:
- Fungus Diseases:- Aspegilosis, Mycotoxicosis, ringworm, scabies
- Protozoan Diseases:- Trypanosomiasis, coccidiosis, babesiosis
SUB TOPIC: Common Livestock diseases
FUNGUS DISEASES
Aspergillosis:
It is an airborne disease that affects all domestic animals.
Mode of Transmission
- Mouldy feed
- Mouldy litter
- Contaminated equipment or tools
Signs and Symptoms
- Loss of appetite
- Loss of weight
- Difficulty in breathing in poultry
- Abortion in cattle
Prevention and Control
- Avoid mouldy feeds
- Avoid mouldy litters
- Avoid overcrowding
- Use of mould inhibitors and Toxin binders
Mycotoxicosis
It affects all animals.
Mode of Transmission
- Mouldy feed
- Contaminated water
Signs and Symptoms
- Stunted growth
- Haemorragias
Prevention and Control
- Avoid mouldy feeds
- Use mould inhibitors
- Use Toxin binders
Ringworm
It affects all forms of animals
Mode of Transmission
- Through infected animals
Signs and Symptoms
- Lesions on the skin of affected animals
- Falling off of hair
- Scab on the combs and wattle of Infected birds with grey patches
Prevention and Control
- Good hygiene
- Isolate infected animals
- Scrap the surface and treat with iodine
Scabies
It affects cattle, sheep and goat
Mode of Transmission
- Contact with affected animals
- Contact with the bedding materials
- Housing of animals in infected houses
Signs and Symptoms
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