WAEC Animal Husbandry 2022 Question 4

Question 4

Animal Diseases

The causative organism of contagious abortion in cattle is called

  1. A.Brucella abortus
  2. B.Brucella suis
  3. C.Bacillus anthracis
  4. D.Salmonella sp
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Brucella abortus)

Explanation

Contagious abortion (brucellosis) in cattle is caused by Brucella abortus.