Q568
Goat tissue vaccine (GTV) is used against
A.
FMD
B.
Rinderpest
AnswerC.
HS
D.
Black quarter
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Goat tissue vaccine (GTV) is used against Rinderpest.Goat tissue virus vaccine is developed at IVRI, Izatnagar in 1927.
Rinderpest was an infectious viral disease of cattle, domestic buffalo. Rinderpest virus (RPV), a member of the genus Morbillivirus, is closely related to the measles and canine distemper viruses.
The virus is particularly fragile and is quickly inactivated by heat, desiccation and sunlight.