(a) Discuss anthrax disease under the following headings:
- causative organisms
- two modes of transmission;
(b) Draw and label the reproductive tract of a hen. [6 marks]
Explanation
(a) Discussion on anthrax disease;
(i) Causative organism
- Bacillus anthracis
(ii) Modes of transmission
- Ingestion of contaminated feeds
- Inhalation of spores
- Drinking of contaminated water
- Open wounds/body contact
- Contaminated soil
- Contaminated equipment e.g. feeder, drinker etc.
- Vector/flies/rats/birds etc.
(b)