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Agriculture · Q340

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 340

Q340

Pseudo Rabies is caused by

A.
Lyssa virus
B.
Picorna virus
C.
Paramyxo virus
D.
Herpes virus
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Pseudo Rabies caused by Herpes virus.
Pseudorabies (PRV) is a highly contagious infectious disease of swine caused by a herpes virus.
As the only primary hosts, swine can contract the disease, recover, and remain carriers. Carrier animals with PRV do not shed the virus on a continual or daily basis.