WAEC Agricultural Science 2010 Question 47

Question 47

Animal Health

The causal organism of anthrax in farm animals is known as

  1. A.Baccillus anthracis.
  2. B.Brucella abortus.
  3. C.Mycobacterium spp.
  4. D.Aspergillus spp.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Baccillus anthracis.)

Explanation

Anthrax is caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis.