Moose Disease/ Intro

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What is the primary cause of the disease called "brainworm" in moose?

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Parasitic infection

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Which parasite is responsible for brainworm disease in moose? Options: Liver fluke, Parelaphostrongylus tenuis, Ixodes scapularis, Anaplasma phagocytophilum

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Parelaphostrongylus tenuis

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How does brainworm affect the neurological system of moose?

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Causes blindness

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Why are moose more vulnerable to brainworm than other animals like deer?

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Lack of natural resistance

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What are some common symptoms of brainworm infection in moose?

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Weight loss and lethargy.

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How does the brainworm parasite get into a moose’s system?

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Through ingestion of infected snails or slugs

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What environmental factors can increase the prevalence of brainworm in moose populations? High temperatures, Increased rainfall, Deforestation, Urbanization

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Increased rainfall

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How can brainworm infections in moose be managed or prevented in wildlife populations? Options: Vaccination, Habitat modification, Use of pesticides, Quarantine

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Habitat modification

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Which disease is caused by a bacterial infection and can lead to severe liver damage in moose?

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Liver fluke

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What is the name of the bacteria that causes "liver fluke" disease in moose?

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Fasciola hepatica