effects, prevention and treatment of diseases, disorder and parasite on animals

Question 1

effects of diseases, disorders and parasites on an animals health and welfare

Answer 1

• can cause pain, distress and behaviour changes in animals
• some disorders can lead to chronic suffering
• parasites can cause irritation, weakness and secondary infections
• reduced immune response can make an animal more susceptible to further infections

Question 2

effects of diseases, disorders and parasites on an animals physiology

Answer 2

• infectious disease can disrupt normal bodily functions
• parasites can drain nutrients
• some conditions produce toxins that affect organs functions
• hormonal imbalance caused by disorders impact growth