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WorksheetsAgriculture Animal Health
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 34mins
Diseases are disorders that affect animals only
True
False
Which of the following cause infectious diseases
Injury
Fungi
Bacteria
All of the above
What is a pathogen?
An organism that does not cause disease
An organism that does cause disease
A disease that only affects plants
A organism that only affects animals
Disease control is the sole responsibility of the farmer
True
False
Poorly fed animals are more at risk to disease
True
False
Mass vaccinations of animals may help prevent outbreaks of disease
True
False
Which of the following is used to control and prevent the spread of animal disease?
Hygiene
Vaccinations
Bio-Security
All of the above
In the event of an outbreak of a notifiable disease on a farm, what must a famer do?
Report to the local Vet
Separate infected animal
Report to the Department of Agriculture
All of the above
What is the term used to describe a disease that is transmitted from an animal to a human?
Notifiable
Zoonoses
Contagious
Spreadable
TB can be spread or transmitted to humans
True
False
Which of the following cause Salmonella
Virus
Fungus
Bacteria
Mite
Which of the following cause Mange?
Virus
Bacteria
Fungus
Mite
Which of the following cause Ringworm?
Virus
Bacteria
Fungus
Mite
Which of the following cause Orf?
Virus
Bacteria
Fungus
Mite
Infectious diseases have no effect on production and productivity
True
False
In Ireland, who has the responsibility for the control of disease and eradication?
Teagasc
Irish Veterinary Association
Department of Agriculture
Irish Farmers Association
Exotic viral disease spread rapidly
True
False
Which of the following is not a nutritional Disease
Bloat
Milk Fever
Grass Tetany
TB
Which of the following may be a sign of sickness?
Animals eating normally
Animal that is lying down a lot
Animal that has a clean, shiny coat
An animal that is moving freely
Which is better for maintaining health in a herd?
Preventative measures
Curative measures
Which of the following are not routes of disease transmission?
Direct Contact
Looking at animals
Vectors
Ingestion of contaminated products
Which of the following are examples of fomites
Farmers jeep
Farmers clothes
Vet footwear
All of the above
Which of the following is not a vector?
Car
Crow
Mouse
Fly
What precautions should a farmer take to ensure their own health is not compromised?
Change from farm clothes
Washing Hands
Wearing wellington boots
All of the above
Which animal is affected by Swayback?
Cows
Pigs
Sheep
Horses
Which animal is affected by Lice?
Cows
Pigs
Calves
All of the above
Which animal is affected by TB?
Cattle
Sheep
Horses
Pigs
Which animal is affected by SMEDI?
Cattle
Sheep
Pigs
Horses
What animals are affected by Ringworm?
Cattle
Sheep
Horse
All of the above
Which animal is more at risk of anaemia when they are young?
Cows
Sheep
Pigs
Horse
