Diseases of Farm Concern Flashcards
what is the primary concern of the farm on diseases which commonly affect farm animals
prevention and control
other terms for Orf (4 answers)
contagious ecthyma,
contagious pustular dermatitis,
scabby mouth,
sore mouth
causative agent of Orf
Orf virus
orf primarily affects
young lambs & kids
in orf, what is the source of infections to other animals?
fallen scabs from dried papules
morbidity rate of orf
as high as 100%
is orf contagious and zoonotic?
yes
fatality rate of orf
5-15%
T/F: there is currently no vaxx against Orf available in the PH
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2 other terms for COLIBACILLOSIS
colisepticemia, septicemic disease
causative agent of COLIBACILLOSIS
E. coli (most common)
Predisposing factor in cases of colibacillosis
Immunocompromised host: failure of passive transfer of immunity or colostrum
Source of infection of colibacillosis
animal that is diarrheic
Route of transmission of colibacillosis
Feco-oral route
what form (acute vs chronic) of colibacillosis infection is it if clinical signs are localized
chronic