Question

Name the causative microorganisms of the following animal disease (a) Foot and mouth disease (b) Anthrax​

Answer 1

Explanation:

1) Foot and mouth disease of animal is caused by a virus. The causative micro-organism is virus. The cattle suffering from this disease get blisters on feet and mouth.

( 2 ) Bacillus anthracis (a gram - positive, Rod shaped bacteria) is the causative microorganism of anthrax in animals.