List the common infectious diseases that affect livestock.
Common infectious diseases affecting livestock include Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), which affects cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat and pigs.
Other diseases include bacterial and viral infections that spread among animals.
Livestock need regular vaccination to avoid infection from bacterial and viral diseases, similar to how humans need vaccination to protect against infectious diseases.
Explanation
The chapter mentions that livestock need regular vaccination to avoid infection from bacterial and viral diseases. It specifically lists Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) as affecting cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat and pigs, with vaccination required every six months for animals aged 4 years and above.
Solution Steps
Common infectious diseases include Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) affecting cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat and pigs.
Other diseases include bacterial and viral infections.
Livestock require regular vaccination to prevent these infections.