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Disease

Any condition that affects the normal health and performance of animals.

Vaccination

Giving vaccines to prevent disease.

Quarantine

Keeping sick animals away from healthy ones.

Deworming

Removal of internal parasites.

Sanitation

Keeping animal houses clean.

Bacterial Diseases

Diseases caused by bacteria, such as anthrax and tuberculosis.

Viral Diseases

Diseases caused by viruses, such as Newcastle disease and foot and mouth disease.

Fungal Diseases

Diseases caused by fungi, such as ringworm.

Parasitic Diseases

Diseases caused by parasites, such as trypanosomiasis and coccidiosis.

Newcastle Disease

A viral disease affecting poultry, characterized by weakness, coughing, and sudden death.

Foot and Mouth Disease

A viral disease affecting cattle, sheep, and goats, with symptoms of sores in the mouth and difficulty walking.

Trypanosomiasis

A parasitic disease caused by the trypanosome parasite, spread by the tsetse fly, leading to weight loss and weakness.

Coccidiosis

A disease affecting poultry and rabbits, characterized by bloody diarrhea and weight loss.

Anthrax

A bacterial disease causing sudden death and bleeding from body openings.

Mastitis

A condition affecting the udder of cows, with symptoms of swelling and bad milk.

Common symptoms of sick animals

Loss of appetite, weakness, weight loss, diarrhea, fever, rough body coat.

Prevention of livestock diseases

Includes vaccination, maintaining a clean environment, proper feeding, isolation, deworming, and regular inspection.