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Which one of the following is a bacterial disease of cattle in which the animal gets swelling on body parts, especially on the neck?


A

Cow pox

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Anthrax

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Salmonellosis

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D

Rinderpest

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Solution

The correct option is B

Anthrax


The correct option is B:

Explanation for Correct answer:

Anthrax is a bacterial disease that causes swollen neck, loss of appetite, fever, sudden death without severe symptoms in cattle, goats, sheep, etc.

Explanation for incorrect answers:

Option A:

Cowpox is a viral disease that causes small pimple-like swellings on the body of the cattle.

Option C:

Salmonellosis is a bacterial disease caused by salmonella in the intestinal tract of animals and birds.

Option D:

Rinderpest is a viral disease found in ruminants and is caused by a paramyxovirus.

So, a bacterial disease of cattle in which the animal gets swelling on body parts, especially on the neck is anthrax.


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