Here are the answers to Question 2:
2.1.1 Give a scientific term used in animal health to describe EACH of the following conditions:
- a) Diseases that can be transmitted from animal to animal: Contagious diseases
- b) Disease-carrying organism: Vector
2.1.2 Name ONE bacterial disease that can be transmitted from one animal to the other.
- Anthrax (Other examples include Tuberculosis, Brucellosis, Mastitis)
2.1.3 State ONE role of the farmer to control the occurrence of the diseases in QUESTION 2.1.2.
- Vaccination of animals (Other roles include isolation of sick animals, proper disposal of carcasses, maintaining hygiene)
2.1.4 Suggest TWO ways in which farm workers can be exposed to animal diseases.
- Direct contact with infected animals or their bodily fluids.
- Handling contaminated animal products or carcasses.
2.1.5 Indicate TWO roles of the state in controlling the spread of infectious diseases.
- Implementing vaccination programs.
- Enforcing quarantine measures and animal movement control.
2.2.1 Complete the table above. Write only the answer next to the letter (A-G).
- A: Anthrax
- B: Cattle, sheep and goats
- C: Protozoa
- D: Red urine, fever, anaemia, jaundice
- E: Cattle
- F: Blisters/lesions on mouth and hooves, lameness, excessive salivation
- G: Virus
3 done, 2 left today. You're making progress.