WAEC Agricultural Science 1991 (August) Question 48

Question 48

Animal Health

The best control measure for rinderpest disease in cattle is

  1. A.sanitation
  2. B.isolation
  3. C.use of antibiotics
  4. D.eradication of infected stock
  5. E.vaccination.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (vaccination.)

Explanation

Rinderpest is viral, so prevention by vaccination is best; antibiotics do not work.