What are the main infectious diseases in goats and how to prevent and control them?
Diarrea neonatal
Brucelosis
Tuberculosis
Linfoadenitis caseosa
Ectima contagioso or boquera
Carbunclo bacteridiano or picada
Diarrea neonatal is caused by Echerichia coli and Salmonella sp. and can be prevented by maintaining clean and dry maternity and breeding pens and ensuring timely consumption of colostrum.
Brucelosis is caused by Brucella melitensis and can be prevented by testing all animals in the herd at least once a year and eliminating all positive reactors.
Tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium bovis and can be prevented by testing all animals in the herd at least once a year and eliminating all positive reactors.
Linfoadenitis caseosa is caused by Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis and can be prevented by maintaining good hygiene and disinfecting all tools used in castration, ear tagging, and tail docking.
Ectima contagioso or boquera is caused by a virus and can be prevented by avoiding rough and dry pastures and maintaining good hygiene.
Carbunclo bacteridiano or picada is caused by Bacillus antracis and can be prevented by avoiding contaminated pastures, food, and water.
a) I, II, III, IV, V, and VI are correct.
b) I, II, III, and IV are correct.
c) II, III, IV, V, and VI are correct.
d) I, III, IV, and V are correct.