HEALTH ISSUES AND TREATMENTS

Question 1

Rabies - how is it treated?

Answer 1

No treatment.

Question 2

Avian flu - how is it treated and prevented?

Answer 2

Making sure food that is fed is kept indoors and replaced if out of date.
Make sure food and water is in a sheltered covered area
Canopies to prevent birds from defecating in or around the birds enclosure.
Isolating those affected
Making sure high levels of hygeine are maintained.

Question 3

Swine flu - how is it treated and prevented?

Answer 3

No major treatment... 
isolating those affected.
Minimising movement.
High hygeine levels 
Not mixing equipment

Question 4

Tuberculosis - how is it treated and prevented?

Answer 4

Generally animals infected should be slaughtered as it is highly infectious.
Antibiotics can sometimes work.

Isolating those affected
Regular health checks
Not sharing equipment
Good hygiene.

Question 5

Blue tongue - how is it treated and prevented?

Answer 5

Antibiotics

Good hygiene

Question 6

Foot and mouth disease - how is it treated and prevented?

Answer 6

No specific treatment

Antibiotics

Question 7

Newcastle disease - how is it treated and prevented?

Answer 7

No specific treatment.

Good sanitation and hygiene practices.

Question 8

Equine infectious anaemia

Answer 8

No specific treatment

Separate infected horse from others
Ensure good hygiene.