Question

Which among the following is/are the disease of poultry? A. Beary B. Louping ill C. Joint ill D. Psittacosis E. Rift Valley fever Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B, C only
• B. B, C, D only
• C. D only
• D. C and E only

Hint:

Psittacosis = Important poultry/avian disease
Others listed are mainly livestock diseases.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:
Poultry diseases specifically affect birds such as chickens, ducks, and turkeys. Many diseases listed may affect mammals instead of birds.

Step 1: Beary (A)

• Not a recognized poultry disease
• Hence, incorrect

Step 2: Louping ill (B)

• A viral disease affecting sheep
• Not related to poultry

Step 3: Joint ill (C)

• Affects young animals like calves
• Not a typical poultry disease

Step 4: Psittacosis (D)

• Also called parrot fever
• A well-known disease in birds
• Affects poultry and avian species

Step 5: Rift Valley fever (E)

• Affects livestock like cattle and sheep
• Not poultry-specific Final Conclusion: \[ \boxed{\text{Only Psittacosis}} \]