Question

Name the bacterial and viral diseases of cattle.

Answer 1

Hint: A viral disease which is caused by viruses in cattle is highly contagious and very severe. It spreads very quickly if not controlled. Bacterial diseases caused in cattle by spore-forming bacteria and it is mainly a disease of herbivores.

Complete answer:
-Foot and mouth disease(FMD) is a viral disease that is caused by cattle. The virus which causes this disease is of seven types and each produces the same symptoms. The time interval between the exposure to infection and the appearance of its symptoms mainly takes between 24 hours and 10 days. It is an airborne disease and can take place in a favorable weather condition. Viruses can enter an animal by direct contact with an infected animal or by eating the foodstuff which has already been contaminated by such an animal whose some part is already infected by the virus.

Anthrax is a bacterial disease that is caused by cattle and is highly fatal. It is caused by a rectangular-shaped bacteria called bacillus anthracis. Bacteria produce toxins responsible for the ill effects and causing a high mortality rate in the cattles. It does not spread from animal to animal or from person to person. The bacteria mainly produce spores on contact with oxygen.

Additional Information: Foot and mouth disease is very difficult to control because disease already occurs and spreads to many parts of the world. To prevent them mechanically rodents and other vectors must be killed. To protect the animal from this disease vaccination can also be used.
-Anthrax disease can be visible in blood smears (its bacteria is rod-shaped surrounded by a capsule).

Note:
 -Treatment of these diseases will vary depending on the country and its state regulations.
-The disease Anthrax listed in the world organization for animal health.
-Good measures should be taken to prevent the entry of viruses and bacteria.