WAEC Agricultural Science 1999 Question 49

Question 49

Animal Health

Which of the following is not a symptom of foot and mouth disease of cattle?

  1. A.Excessive production of saliva
  2. B.Sores on feet and tongue
  3. C.Lameness
  4. D.Blood stained diarrhoea.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Blood stained diarrhoea.)

Explanation

Bloody diarrhoea is a sign of rinderpest or coccidiosis, not foot and mouth.