Which of the following disease would directly affect milk production in cows

  • A Mastitis
  • B Rinderpest
  • C Trypanosomiasis
  • D Tuberculosis

The correct answer is A. Mastitis

Mastitis in dairy cows is caused by udder infections, usually resulting from bacteria introduced either during the milking process or from environmental contact. Milk-secreting tissues and various ducts throughout the udder can be damaged by bacterial toxins, and sometimes permanent damage to the udder occurs.

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