WAEC Agricultural Science 2014 Question 41

Question 41

Animal Health

The following symptoms were observed in a bull: I. watery discharge from eyes and nostrils; II. sores in the mouth and nostrils; III. excessive saliva with offensive odour; IV. severe diarrhoea with blood staind faeces.
Which of the following measures would best control the disease?

  1. A.Deworming animals
  2. B.Vaccinating animals
  3. C.Treating animals with antibiotics
  4. D.Dipping animals.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Vaccinating animals)

Explanation

It is a virus disease, so it is controlled by vaccination.