Question

Which of these cattle diseases is caused by a bacterium?

• A. anthrax
• B. cowpox
• C. bovine anaemia
• D. ringworm

Answer 1

The correct option is A

anthrax

The correct option is A:

Explanation for correct option:

1. Anthrax is a cattle disease that is caused by a bacterium.
2. The causative agent is Bacillus anthrasis.

Explanation for incorrect option:

Option B:

Cowpox is a cattle disease which is caused by a virus.

Option C

Bovine anemia is a cattle disease which is caused by protozoan.

Option D:

Ringworm is a cattle disease which is caused by fungi.

Final answer: Anthrax is a cattle disease that is caused by a bacterium.