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Pneumonia Disease
(i) Animals attacked
- Calves
- Kids
- Lambs
- Piglets
- Poultry
(ii) Predisposing factors
- Poor ventilation in animal houses
- Overcrowding
- Effects of diarrhea and other illnesses
– Young animals are more susceptible
- Chilly weather
(iii) Symptoms of attack
- Loss of appetite
- Rough hair coat
- Emaciation
- Rapid breathing
- Animal becomes dull and reluctant to move
- Abnormal lung sounds such as hissing, gurgling and bubbling when breathing
- Fluctuating body temperatures
- Nasal mucus discharge
- Animal coughs when chest is pressed
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