Wise IAS Academy Control and Eradication of infectious diseases in Animals Understanding Infectious Diseases in Animals Infectious diseases are caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. These pathogens can spread rapidly among animals, leading to o...
Wise IAS Academy Haemoprotozoan Diseases in Cattle Introduction Haemoprotozoan diseases pose a significant threat to cattle health worldwide. These diseases are caused by protozoan parasites that infect the blood of cattle. They can lead to severe hea...
Wise IAS Academy Lumpy Skin Disease Introduction to Lumpy Skin Disease Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) is a viral infection that affects cattle. It poses significant challenges to livestock health and agricultural productivity. This article ex...
Wise IAS Academy Coccidiosis Introduction to Coccidiosis Coccidiosis is a significant health concern in veterinary medicine. This parasitic disease primarily affects the intestines of various animals. It is caused by protozoan pa...
Wise IAS Academy Marek's Disease in Chickens What is Marek's Disease? Marek's disease is caused by the Marek's disease virus (MDV), which belongs to the herpesvirus family. It primarily affects chickens but can also infect other birds. The virus...
Wise IAS Academy Avian Influenza What is Avian Influenza? Avian influenza viruses belong to the Orthomyxoviridae family. They are further classified into various subtypes based on two proteins found on their surface: hemagglutinin (H...
Wise IAS Academy Ranikhet Disease Introduction to Ranikhet Disease Ranikhet disease, also known as Newcastle disease (ND), is a viral infection that primarily affects birds. It poses a significant threat to the poultry industry worldw...
Wise IAS Academy Pullorum Disease in Poultry Introduction to Pullorum Disease Pullorum disease is a significant threat to poultry health. Caused by the bacterium Salmonella pullorum , this disease primarily affects chicks. Understanding its tran...
Wise IAS Academy Infectious Bursal Disease What is Infectious Bursal Disease? Infectious Bursal Disease is caused by the Infectious Bursal Disease Virus (IBDV). This virus primarily affects young chickens and turkeys. First identified in Gumbo...
Wise IAS Academy Fowl Typhoid Introduction to Fowl Typhoid Fowl typhoid is a serious disease that affects poultry, especially chickens and turkeys. This illness is caused by the bacterium Salmonella enterica serotype Gallinarum. I...
Wise IAS Academy Avian Pasteurellosis Introduction to Avian Pasteurellosis Avian Pasteurellosis, commonly known as Fowl Cholera, poses a significant threat to poultry health worldwide. This disease affects various birds, including chicken...
Wise IAS Academy Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia Introduction to Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP) is a serious respiratory disease that affects cattle. Caused by the bacterium Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. myco...
