Correct option is C
The correct answer is: (C) Cattle
Black Quarter (BQ) is an acute, infectious, and highly fatal bacterial disease affecting cattle, buffaloes, and sheep.
It is caused by Clostridium chauvoei, a spore-forming bacterium that remains dormant in the soil for years.
The disease is characterized by rapid onset, swelling in muscles, fever, and sudden death in young cattle, especially between 6 months to 2 years of age.
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Symptoms of Black Quarter Disease:
High fever and lameness.
Swelling in thigh, shoulder, or neck muscles, which become dark, spongy, and crepitating (gas-filled).
Affected animals die within 12-48 hours of infection.
Causes and Transmission:
Bacteria present in soil enter through wounds or ingestion.
The disease spreads in hot and humid conditions, especially after monsoon.
Prevention and Control:
Vaccination is the best preventive measure, usually given at 3-6 months of age and repeated annually.
Proper disposal of infected carcasses to prevent soil contamination.
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