Question

What is the cause of anthrax diseases in the animal.​

Answer 1

Anthrax is an infection that is caused by the bacteria Bacillus anthracis. These bacteria form spores that are hard-shelled, dormant versions of the bacteria. Spores are the form of the bacteria that cause infection. They can survive in the soil for many decades.

Answer 2

Anthrax is an infectious bacterial disease of animals, caused by the spore-forming bacteria Bacillus anthracis. It can affect humans and a wide range of animals; however, nearly all cases in Victoria have been seen in livestock, particularly cattle and sheep.