Transboundary Emerging and Exotic Animal Disease/ Exotic Animal Disease Practice Exam

Which disease are wildlife not susceptible to?

1. Hemorrhagic Septicemia

2. Malignant Catarrhal Fever

3. Foot and Mouth Disease

4. Wildlife are susceptible to all listed diseases

The correct answer is: Wildlife are susceptible to all listed diseases

Among the diseases listed, wildlife are actually susceptible to all given options. Hemorrhagic Septicemia is known to affect various wildlife species, particularly ungulates. Malignant Catarrhal Fever, often caused by the virus from sheep to other species, can also impact wildlife like deer. Additionally, Foot and Mouth Disease is a highly contagious viral disease that can infect a broad range of animals, including wildlife, particularly cloven-hoofed animals. The answer indicating that "wildlife are susceptible to all listed diseases" highlights the interconnectedness of wildlife health with domestic animal disease threats. This reinforces the importance of monitoring and controlling these diseases in wildlife populations to prevent spillover effects on domestic animals and human health. In studying transboundary diseases, understanding the susceptibilities of wildlife to these pathogens is crucial for effective management and biosecurity practices.