Unit 3- iCEV Disease Management & Practices

Why is the 2014 avian influenza outbreak considered significant in U.S. history?

• It was the first recorded outbreak of avian influenza.

• It was the largest animal health emergency in U.S. history.

• It caused the extinction of a bird species.

• It had no significant impact on the economy.

What critical lesson did the 2014 avian influenza outbreak demonstrate?

• The importance of bird migration patterns.

• The critical importance of disease management in livestock.

• The need for more bird species in the U.S.

• The economic benefits of poultry farming.

How do diseases impact livestock systems?

• They improve the economy

• They disrupt the entire system and economy

• They enhance cellular pathways

• They maintain internal balance

Which of the following is a characteristic of viruses?

• Single-celled microorganisms

• Genetic code protected by protein coating

• Spore-producing organisms

• Organisms living at host's expense

What type of pathogen is described as single-celled microorganisms?

• Viruses

• Fungi

• Bacteria

• Parasites

How do pathogens uniquely impact animal health?

• By producing spores in all cases

• By living independently of the host

• Each type affects the host in a distinct way

• By being visible threats to the host

What is an example of a viral disease in livestock?

• Foot-and-Mouth Disease

• Bovine Viral Diarrhea

• Anthrax

• Tuberculosis

How do fungi typically affect normal cell structures?

• By producing toxins

• By invading and damaging them

• By enhancing their function

• By creating protective barriers

What is true about bacteria in general?

• All bacteria are harmful

• All bacteria are beneficial

• Some bacteria are harmful, while others are beneficial

• Bacteria only affect plants

Which of the following is an animal factor that can influence disease predisposition?

• Prevention practices

• Temperature

• Nutrition

• Climate