(a) Discuss anthrax disease under the following headings: causative organisms two modes of transmission; (b) Draw and label the reproductive tract of a hen....

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Animal Husbandry - 2024 (Essay) Subject: Animal Husbandry

Question 1 Report

(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]

Answer Details

(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) 

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