WorksheetsCauses of Animal Diseases
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
ADDISON'S DISEASE caused by inadequate secretion of cortisone from the adrenal glands.
Parasitc
Congenital
Physiological
Nutritional
MILK FEVER caused when lactating animals become deficient in calcium.
Parasitic
Congenital
Physiological
Nutritional
CANNON BONE FRACTURE caused by an accident during a horse race.
Morphological
Pathogenic
Parasitic
Congenital
WARBLE FLY an insect that infects cattle horses and deer. It causes distress and ruins the hide.
Parasitic
Congenital
Morphological
Pathogenic
RICKETTS insufficient iron in the diet causes lethargy and bones to weaken.
Physiological
Nutritional
Morphological
Pathogenic
LACERATION caused by a horse getting caught in a barbed wire fence.
Morphological
Pathogenic
Parasitic
Congenital
HYPER/HYPOTHYROIDISM when the thyroid produces too much or too little thyroxin.
Physiological
Nutritional
Morphological
Pathogenic
BRUCELLOSIS caused by a bacteria which is spread through reproduction in cattle, goats, and swine.
Morphological
Pathogenic
Parasitic
Congenital
DIABETES where the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin for he body to regulate the blood sugar level
Physiological
Nutritional
Morphological
Pathogenic
FOUNDER caused by overeating high quality feed, lush legumes, or sudden change in ration.
Physiological
Nutritional
Morphological
Pathogenic
BRUISE a pony has a large bruise on her rib cage from being kicked by another horse
Parastic
Congenital
Morphological
Pathogenic
ACUTE HEPATIC FAILURE caused by a sudden loss of liver function
Parasitic
Congenital
Physiological
Nutritional
FOOT ROT caused by a fungus in the soil. It results in lameness and pain and effects cattle, sheep, and goats.
Morphological
Pathogenic
Parasitic
Congenital
BROKEN RADIUS. A dog broke its radius bone when it was hit by a car.
Physiological
Nutritional
Morphological
Pathogenic
WEST NILE VIRUS a disease affecting horses, birds, and humans. It is only spread by mosquitoes.
Morphological
Pathogenic
Parasitic
Congenital
HEARTWORM caused by worms transmitted by mosquitoes worms grow and cause heart failure
Physiological
Nutritional
Parasitic
Congenital
ANOPHTHALMIA a genetic disease where an animal is born without eyes.
Morphological
Pathogenic
Parasitic
Congenital
RABIES caused by a virus that is transmitted through bite wounds.
Parasitic
Congenital
Morphological
Pathogenic
HIP DYSPLASIA is a disease in large breed dogs when hips degenerate. It is passed from parent to offspring.
Parasitic
Congenital
Physiological
Nutritional
PARVOVIRUS is a deadly disease most common in puppies. It is caused by a virus.
Physiological
Nutritional
Morphological
Pathogenic
ROUNDWORM is transmitted through infected feces or from mother to young. It is a long worm and looks like spaghetti or chow mien noodles.
Parasitic
Congenital
Physiological
Nutritional
CAVALIER EPISODIC FALLING SYNDROME is a condition that is passed to offspring where the muscle is tense and can't relax.
Parasitic
Congenital
Physiological
Nutritional
