Pullorum disease of poultry is caused by

Pullorum Disease Of Poultry Is Caused By Biology Question

Pullorum disease of poultry is caused by

Options

(a) Haemophilus
(b) Salmonella
(c) Mycobacterium
(d) Clostridium

Correct Answer:

Salmonella

Explanation:

Pullorum disease is an infectious, egg-transmitted, disease of poultry caused by the bacteria. Salmonella pullorum. Infection mainly affects young chicks (under 3 weeks) and turkey poults, causing high morality and a white diarrhoea. The disease was recognized in the early 1900’s as causing severe losses in hatchery infected chicks, restricting the growth of the poultry industry.

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Topics: Enhancement in Food Production (101)
Subject: Biology (4253)

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