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WorksheetsBacterial Disease in Livestock Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the common bacterial disease found in cattle in New Zealand?
Anthrax
Brucellosis
Leptospirosis
Tuberculosis
How can lepto be spread to humans?
Through the feces of infected cattle
Through the urine of infected cattle
Through the blood of infected cattle
Through the milk of infected cattle
What are the symptoms of lepto in humans?
High fever, severe headache, chills
Joint pain, sore throat, dizziness
Low fever, mild headache, cough
Stomach ache, fatigue, runny nose
How is lepto in humans treated?
Antibiotics
Homeopathy
Physical therapy
Surgery
How often should dairy cows be vaccinated against lepto?
Every 2 years
Every 5 years
Every year
Every 6 months
What is mastitis?
A viral infection in cattle
A fungal infection in the lungs
A bacterial infection in the udder
A parasitic infection in the stomach
How can mastitis be identified in dairy cows?
By checking the eyes
By checking the tail
By checking the ears
By checking the udder
What should be done if a cow is found to have mastitis?
Sell the cow immediately
Do nothing
Treat with antibiotics
Ignore it
What can happen if milk from an infected animal is put into the vat?
The milk will become sour
The dairy company will dump the milk
The milk will curdle
The milk will turn blue
What is footrot caused by?
Parasites
Two different bacteria
A fungus
A virus
What are the signs of footrot in animals?
Itchy skin, watery eyes
Hot, swollen, slushy and rotten foot
Shiny coat, playful behavior
Clear eyes, healthy appetite
What conditions are ideal for footrot bacteria?
Windy and dusty
Warm and wet
Hot and humid
Dry and cold
How can footrot be prevented?
Standing in a foot bath with Formalin
Regular hoof trimming
Breeding footrot-resistant animals
All of the above
What should be done with carrier stock of footrot?
Mix them with healthy animals
Ignore their condition
Quarantine them from other animals
Sell them immediately
What is the purpose of regular soaking in a foot bath with chemicals for footrot?
To harden the tissues of the hoof
To color the hoof
To soften the hoof
To make the foot smell better
