Question

In black quarter disease, death occurs
1. within 96 hours
2. within 48 hours
3. within 24 hours
4. within 72 hours

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : within 24 hours

The correct answer is within 24 hours.

• The disease usually occurs in young cattle of 6 months to about 2-3 years of age.
• Crepitating swelling in the hind or fore quarter, lameness, muscles shows trembling with violent twitching.
• Death usually occurs within 24 hours.

 

• Prevention:
• Hyper immune serum (HIS) is used to control explosive outbreaks.
• Penicillin along with HIS is used to treat the disease.
• Oxytetracycline and Chlortetracycline can also be employed effectively in early stages.