GK
BIOLOGY
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fowl pox
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tick fever
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ranikhet
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coryza
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Detailed explanation-1: -Ranikhet disease, also known as Newcastle disease is one of the most important viral diseases of poultry that affect a wide range of birds including chicken. Chickens are the most susceptible where it can cause heavy mortality at a very fast rate, if care is not taken to vaccinate the birds.
Detailed explanation-2: -Newcastle Disease (ND) is a contagious and fatal viral disease that affects all bird species. It is one of the most infectious poultry diseases in the world. Newcastle Disease is so deadly that many birds die without showing any signs of disease.
Detailed explanation-3: -Ranikhet is also known as New Castle Disease or Doyle’s disease, which is an acute, infectious and highly contagious disease of fowls (poultry). It is characterized by respiratory distress, nervous symptoms and high mortality. It is caused by Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV).