Question

The lameness, swelling over shoulders and thighs, high temperature, death in three days to a cattle are principal symptoms of:

• A. Anthrax
• B. Galaghotu
• C. Pneumonia
• D. Black quarter

Hint:

Black quarter affects young cattle and buffaloes. Vaccination is the best preventive measure.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Identify disease symptoms.
Black quarter (also called Blackleg) is a highly fatal disease in cattle caused by Clostridium chauvoei. Symptoms include: - Lameness. - Painful swelling on shoulders, thighs, and hips. - High fever. - Sudden death within 1–3 days.

Step 2: Check other diseases.
- Anthrax: Causes sudden death with bleeding from natural orifices. Symptoms differ.
- Galaghotu: Local disease name, not linked here.
- Pneumonia: Causes respiratory distress, not lameness and swelling.

Step 3: Conclusion.
The described symptoms match Black quarter.

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