Q194 / 200 · NEET 2007 · Zoology

Which one of the following is a viral disease of poultry?

  • A
    Coryza
  • Correct answer
    B
    New Castle disease
  • C
    pasteurellosis
  • D
    salmonellosis.

Solution

New Castle disease or Ranikhet disease is a very dangerous viral disease of poultry. It is a contagious disease affecting many domestic and wild avian species. Infectious coryza is upper respiratory tract disease of chickens caused by the bacterium Haemophilus paragallinarum. Pasteurellosis occurs in cattle, during shipping, caused by Pasteurella species. salmonellosis is a common bacterial disease caused by Salmonella that affects the intestinal tract.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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