WAEC Agricultural Science 1997 Question 50

Question 50

Animal Health

The causal organism of mastitis in cattle is

  1. A.fungus
  2. B.bacterium
  3. C.virus
  4. D.protozoan
  5. E.worm
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (bacterium)

Explanation

Mastitis is mainly caused by bacteria (Streptococcus, Staphylococcus).