Definition, cause, prevention
Animal diseases
subdivided according to special animal breeds.
Animal diseases and epizootics are mostly diseases caused by infectious agents.
Overview
DVG
The German Veterinary Medical Society (DVG) is the scientific society for veterinary medicine. Veterinarians from universities, practice, industry, authorities, ministries and research institutes come together in 39 specialist groups and in special working groups/committees under the umbrella of the DVG. Founded in 1951, the DVG is the oldest organization of veterinary medicine in the Federal Republic of Germany.
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Only the list on the homepage reflects the current status of the disinfectant lists. The products not listed there are currently not (or no longer) listed and accordingly may not (or no longer) be designated as “DVG-listed”.
Explanation of terms!
Just like humans, animals also fall ill and need to be treated. However, as an animal cannot verbally express its pain, the diagnosis cannot usually be deduced in the same way as with humans. Animals instinctively restrict their activities, refuse food or show that something is wrong with them through similarly conspicuous behavior.
1. avian influenza (AI) / avian influenza
Avian influenza (from the Latin avis, bird), also known colloquially as bird flu, is an infectious disease caused by viruses that has its natural reservoir host in wild waterfowl. Avian influenza is highly contagious for domestic poultry and is characterized by severe general signs of illness.
2. cattle & swine fever
African swine fever (ASF), also known as African Swine Fever or Pestis Africana Suum, is a viral infection that is originally native to Africa. It is very similar to classical or European swine fever (CSF) in terms of symptoms and course, but is mainly found in Africa, the Iberian Peninsula and Sardinia. Despite the similar symptoms, the ASF and CSF pathogens are not closely related.
Rinderpest was an animal disease that could affect cattle, other ruminants and other even-toed ungulates such as hippos and some Asian domestic pig breeds.[1] The viral infection initially led to severe inflammation of the mucous membranes in the head area of infected animals, followed by severe diarrhea, which – depending on the affected population – was fatal in up to 90 % of cases.
3RD MKS
Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious viral disease in cattle and pigs and is a notifiable animal disease. Other cloven-hoofed animals such as deer, goats and sheep, as well as elephants, rats and hedgehogs, can also become infected. Horses are not susceptible to FMD.
4. coccidia - roundworm eggs
Endoparasites such as gastrointestinal worms(ascaris suum, heterakis, etc.) and coccidia(isospora suis, eimeria tenella, cryptosporidia, etc.) infest the internal organs. They lead to major economic damage in animal husbandry due to poor feed conversion, diarrhea and reduced weight gain. In cases of severe infestation, deaths also occur.
5. gumboro
Infectious bursitis of chickens (IBu, Gumboro disease, contagious bursa disease, avian nephrosis) is an epidemic viral disease of young chickens that is associated with hemorrhagic inflammation of the bursa fabricii. It was first observed in 1957 in Gumboro, Delaware (USA) and now occurs worldwide. It is a notifiable animal disease.
6. swine flu & bird flu
Swine flu (H1N1) is a form of influenza. In more severe cases, its symptoms are similar to seasonal influenza. However, many mild cases of swine flu have also occurred in Europe. The illness then resembles a cold. Sufferers do not even realize that they have been infected with H1N1. Avian flu (H5N1) is also a form of influenza. Unlike swine flu, however, it is very dangerous. In addition to very high fever and coughing, it often causes pneumonia, which in many cases is fatal. In Germany, however, not a single case of bird flu infection in humans has been documented. The disease is almost never transmitted from person to person, but only through close contact with sick birds. (Sources: Robert Koch Institute, Berufsverband der Lungenärzte, Berufsverband der Kinder- und Jugendärzte)
7. salmonellosis
Salmonellosis or salmonella enteritis is an infectious gastroenteritis caused by salmonella (bacteria), which is caused by a lack of hygiene measures, the consumption of contaminated drinking water or the consumption of infectious food and can therefore also be referred to as a foodborne infection.
8. dysentery
Dysentery (from Old High German ruora: flow, rapid flow) is an inflammatory disease of the large intestine caused by a bacterial infection (bacterial dysentery). In a broader sense, it also includes diarrheal diseases caused by infections with parasites (e.g. amoebae in the case of amoebic dysentery, lamblia) or viruses.
