Question

Select the viral disease of cattle.
(a) Foot and mouth disease of cattle
(b) Anthrax
(c) Aspergillosis
(d) T.B.

Answer 1

Hint: It is a severe and infectious disease in cattles that is caused by a virus. The cattles suffer from high fever for some days and may even develop blisters in their mouth and feet. It occurs mostly in the case of farm animals.

Complete answer:
Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is a viral disease that is caused by cattle. This is caused by a virus which is of seven types and each type produces the same symptoms. The incubation period for the symptoms is around 24 hours and 10 days. It is a type of airborne disease that occurs in favorable conditions. 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.
-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.
-Treatment of these diseases will vary depending on the country and its state regulations.
-Good measures should be taken to prevent the entry of viruses and bacteria.

So, the correct answer is ‘Foot and mouth disease of cattle.

Note:
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. It does not spread from animal to animal or from person to person. The bacteria mainly produce spores in contact with oxygen. Aspergillosis is a fungal disease that causes infection in the respiratory system. T.B. is tuberculosis which is a bacterial disease and causes congestion in the lungs.