Tetanus or lock jaw is highly fatal disease of all domestic animals but the most susceptible animal are?

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QUESTION

Tetanus or lock jaw is highly fatal disease of all domestic animals but the most susceptible animal are?

OPTIONS

(A) Bovine
(B) Equines
(C) Caprines
(D) Swines

ANSWER

(B) Equines

EXPLANATION

Equids are among the most susceptible domestic animals to tetanus because penetrating wounds and management conditions allow Clostridium tetani spores to germinate and the species is highly sensitive to tetanospasmin. Cattle, goats, and pigs can develop tetanus but are generally less susceptible than horses and related equids.

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