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The infectious and contagious bacterial disease that affects cattle, buffaloes, horses, sheep and goats is

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Anthrax

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Necrosis

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Tick fever

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Rinderpest

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Solution

The correct option is C Anthrax
Anthrax is an infectious disease caused by bacterium Bacillus anthracis. It mainly affects rudiments like cattle, buffaloes, horses, sheep. It rarely occurs in humans. Symptoms include sore throat, mild fever, fatigue, muscle aches.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Anthrax.'

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