Waec Model Questions Vol1 2020 Agricultural Science Question 16

Practice objective / multiple choice question 16 from the 2020 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Agricultural Science examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2020 Agricultural Science Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 16 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2020 • AGRICULTURAL_SCIENCE • objective

A pig farm reports a sudden outbreak characterized by high fever (≈40.5°C), reddening of the skin, loss of appetite and a mortality rate of over 70% among piglets within 3-5 days after the introduction of a new feed. The disease spreads rapidly to all age groups, laboratory tests detect a virus and the disease is known to be transmitted through contaminated feed and fomites. Which disease is most likely responsible for this outbreak?

Answer Options

A. Swine Influenza
Correct Answer B. Classical Swine Fever
C. Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome
D. African Swine Fever
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Classical Swine Fever

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2020 Agricultural Science Question 16. It is one of the objective questions from the 2020 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Agricultural Science examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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