Bovine Anthrax Study Guide
Overview and Clinical Importance
Anthrax is an acute, multisystemic zoonotic disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, a spore-forming, Gram-positive bacterium. It is one of the most important diseases in bovine practice due to its acute nature, high mortality, zoonotic potential, and bioterrorism concerns.
Anthrax has significant implications for public health, international trade, and food safety. The disease is notifiable to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH/OIE) and requires immediate reporting to veterinary authorities.
Etiology
Causative Agent
Bacillus anthracis is a large (3-5 μm long, 1-1.2 μm wide), Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium with the following characteristics:
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