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Gumboro disease is the other name of which disease in poultry ?

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CUET PG 2026 Agri-Business Management Question Paper (25-Mar-2026) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
Infectious bursal disease

Poultry Disease Identification: Gumboro Disease

Disease Name Explanation

The question asks for the common name of Gumboro disease in poultry.

Gumboro disease is the common name for Infectious Bursal Disease (IBD), a highly contagious viral disease affecting young chickens.

Identifying Gumboro Disease

Let's analyze the options provided:

  • Marek's Disease: A viral tumor disease in chickens.
  • Avian Encephalomyelitis: Affects the central nervous system of young birds.
  • Fowl Plague: Another name for highly pathogenic avian influenza.
  • Infectious bursal disease: This is the scientific and internationally recognized name for Gumboro disease.

Conclusion

Infectious bursal disease is the correct term for Gumboro disease in poultry. The disease primarily targets the bursa of Fabricius, a key organ in the immune system of birds.

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