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Anthrax
Anthrax, a zoonotic disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, affects mammals and some birds, with high mortality. It’s managed through mass vaccination, risk communication, animal traffic control, and proper carcass disposal.
COVID-19
COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, affects the respiratory system and spreads through droplets from infected individuals. Prevention includes vaccination, hand hygiene, mask use, distancing, and public education to curb transmission.
Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD)
Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), caused by Capripoxvirus from the Poxviridae family, affects cattle with skin nodules. It reduces milk production, spreads via blood-sucking insects, and is managed through vaccination and vector control.