Question

What was a key component in the eradication (elimination) of rinderpest possible? Question 3 options:

Weather heated up killing the virus

Early detection of the virus in animals

Groundbreaking vaccine developed in the 1950’s

A new medicine was made to help treat the animals that got the disease

Answer 1

The correct answer is option (c) Groundbeaking vaccine developed in the 1950’s

Step-by-step explanation:

Rinderpest was a viral disease among animals, especially the cattle. Fever and diarrhea are common symptoms of rinderpest.

The disease was contracted from drinking contaminated water and also direct contact with the infectious animals.

For any deadly disease like rinderpest, the development of vaccine tends to be the most effective way of eradicating the virus.

In 1950's, vaccine was develop for rinderpest elimination and subsequently, the disease was totally eliminated.

Answer 2

Answer: Groundbreaking vaccine developed in the 1950’s

Step-by-step explanation:

Hi, Rinderpest was a contagious and highly- fatal disease among cattle , yaks buffaloes, and many species of even-toed ungulates. It didn't affect humans.

The disease was globally eradicated in 2011.

The key component in the eradication (elimination) of rinderpest was Groundbreaking vaccine developed in the 1950’s by Doctor Dr Walter Plowright in Kenya.