Veterinary science — poultry: The most common infectious disease of poultry in India is which of the following? Context: Consider high-mortality viral diseases in flocks. Choose the correct disease.
General Knowledge
Biology
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ARanikhet disease (Newcastle disease)
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BFoot-and-mouth disease
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CAnthrax
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DSwine fever
Answer
Correct Answer: Ranikhet disease (Newcastle disease)
Explanation
ConceptRanikhet disease, also known as Newcastle disease, is a highly contagious viral disease affecting poultry in India, causing respiratory/neurological signs and high mortality.
EliminationFoot-and-mouth and swine fever affect livestock other than poultry; anthrax is a bacterial disease not “most common” in poultry.
Final AnswerRanikhet (Newcastle) disease.