2.1.1 Give a scientific term used in animal health to describe EACH of the following conditions:

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