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- Common Bacterial Diseases in Farm Animals
Bacterial diseases are diseases caused by bacteria. Bacteria are single-celled organisms, visible under a microscope.
Common bacterial diseases in farm animals include;
i. Mastitis:
| Animal | Symptoms | Transmission | Prevention and Control |
| Cattle, Goats, Sheep, Pigs. | • Uneasiness during milking • Traces of blood in milk • Swollen udder and pains around the udder. | • Through contaminated feed and water • Injury on the udder and teat • Dirty environment | • Disinfection of hands before milking • Good sanitation • Avoiding overcrowding • Use of antibiotics |
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