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The infectious and contagious bacterial disease that affects cattle, buffaloes, horses, sheeps and goats is

A

anthrax

B

rinderpest

C

tick fever

D

necrosis

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The correct Answer is:
A

Anthrax is an acute infectious disease of farm animals caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis, which can also be transmitted to human by contact with animal hair, hides or excrement.
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