Question

Anthrax is a contagious and fetal disease of cattle.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

1. Anthrax is primarily a disease of herbivores, particularly cattle like beef.
2. It is an infectious disease caused by large spore-forming bacteria Bacillus anthracis that can infect mammals.
3. It is not a highly contagious but can infect other cattle.
4. Cattle get infected by anthrax bacteria when they ingest spore contaminated soil, feed, or water causing disease and death within hours.

Final answer: The given statement is true.