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One of the following is a disease of poultry ...................

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Ranikhet disease
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Anthrax
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Pebrine disease
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Foot and Mouth disease
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Solution

The correct option is A Ranikhet disease
Ranikhet which is also known as New Castle Disease or Doyle's disease is an acute, infectious & highly contagious disease of fowls, characterized by respiratory Distress, nervous symptoms & high mortality. It is caused by Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV). Ranikhet disease has become a major menace to the world's poultry industry. It also effects turkeys, pigeons, grows, ducks, geese, koel pheasants, guinea-flows, partridges and doves. Hence, option A is correct.

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