Question 54
Animal HealthAn infectious disease of livestock characterized by sudden death and black bloody discharge from the nose, mouth and eyes is known as
- A.anthrax.
- B.brucellosis.
- C.pleuropneumonia.
- D.tuberculosis.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (anthrax.)
Explanation
Sudden death with dark, unclotted blood from body openings is typical of anthrax.