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Gumboro disease in poultry is caused by

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Bacteria
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Virus
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Fungi
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Eimeria
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Solution

The correct option is A Virus
  • Gumboro disease is a highly contagious disease of young chickens.
  • It is also known as infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV).
  • It leads to loss of appetite, diarrhoea, enlargement of bursa, immunosuppression, and mortality.
  • The symptoms are mostly seen at 3−6 weeks of age.
  • Inactivated IBDV vaccines are mainly used as a preventive measure.

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