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What is the definition of health in animals?

Health is the state of wellbeing of an animal.

What is a disease in animals?

A departure from the state of health.

List one consequence of animal diseases.

Loss of appetite and weight.

What are pathogens?

Disease-causing microorganisms.

How can animals be infected with pathogens?

Through direct contact, ingestion, inhalation, or vectors.

What are common symptoms of sick animals?

Loss of appetite, weight loss, coughing, slow movement, or isolation.

What is the main category of infectious diseases in farm animals?

Diseases caused by pathogenic organisms such as viruses, bacteria, and protozoa.

What is Brucellosis?

An infectious bacterial disease caused by Brucella abortus.

What major disease affects poultry?

Newcastle disease.

What are internal parasites?

Parasites that live in the blood or tissues of the animal’s body.

Mention one effect of diseases and parasites on production.

Loss of productivity or mortality.

What is the role of proper hygiene in disease control?

It helps in controlling infectious diseases and parasite infestations.

What is meant by quarantine in animal health?

Isolating new animals to prevent disease transmission.

Name a major internal parasite of farm animals.

Tapeworm.

What preventative measure is critical in controlling external parasites?

Spraying or dipping animals with chemical solutions.

What is deworming?

Giving drugs to expel internal parasites from animals.

What does biosecurity involve?

Measures taken to prevent the introduction of harmful organisms.

What are some traditional methods of livestock disease treatment in Ethiopia?

Use of plant-based remedies and ethno-veterinary knowledge.

How do farmers in Ethiopia typically prepare traditional medicines?

Through concoction, squeezing, crushing, or pounding.

What is one example of a disease treated using traditional medicine?

Anthrax.

What is one method of administering ethno-veterinary medicines?

Oral route is the most common mechanism.