Farm Animal Diseases/Symptoms of Farm Animal Diseases/Mode of Transmission
The table below shows the name of disease, the causative organism, the animals affected, symptoms, mode of spread and control measures.
| S/n | Name of Disease |
Causative organisms |
Animals Affected |
Symptoms | Mode of spread | Control measures | |
| 1. | Mastitis | Bacteria | Cattle, sheep, goat, pig |
The udder becomes swollen, reddened and painful |
Water, food, injuries on the udder, milking, marching |
Good hygiene, get rid of flies, disinfect milking marching |
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| 2. | Contagious abortion |
Bacteria | Cattle, sheep, goats, pigs |
Irritation, catarrhal condition in the womb |
Servicing by infected bull, flies, contaminated pasture |
Vaccination, contact vet. Doctor. You are viewing an excerpt of this lesson. Subscribing to the subject will give you access to the following:
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