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Which poultry disease is also known as New Castle Disease?
The correct answer is Ranikhet. Ranikhet is a transmissible viral disease that affects the nervous, respiratory, and digestive systems of poultries. As it was first found in Newcastle upon Tyne District of England, it was named as New Castle Disease. It is also called Doyle's disease. It is highly fatal and zoonotic in nature. Additional Information Poultry diseaseNature of diseaseCauses of diseasePrevention and controlRanikhetAcute and highly contagious viral diseaseZoonoticDrop-in egg productionDepressionDiarrheaHigh mortalityParamyxovirus type1Water contaminationFrom infected chickenVaccinationMaintaining hygienic environmentInfectious Bursal Disease (IBD)Acute and highly contagious infection that mostly affects young chicks of 0 to 6 weeks. Mortality - 80 to 90 %Morbidity - 100%Attacks the immune systemBirna virusMosquitoesTransportation vehicles and egg traysToxic-free feedDispose of in slaked limeCoccidiosisA significant protozoan disease that is seen in 3 to 6 weeks of age. It is the biggest reason for economic loss in poultry. Mortality rate high in boilers and growers in deep litterSeven species of the genus EimeriaRodentCockroachesCoccidiosis Vaccination through drinking water in 5 and 9 days. Litters should be dried using lime powdersSlphonamide should be fed as a food additive. FowlpoxSlow-spreading and common viral disease which induces wart growth on the nonfeathered parts of the skin. Economically affected by reduced weight gain and egg production. Not Zoonotic AvipoxvirusOvercrowdingBy vaccinated virus transfers from one to another. Proper SanitationStrict biosecurity
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