Legislation
What is the foundational legislation that protects Vertebrae animals?
Animal Welfare Act 2006
When you complete a health check on an animal, where do you begin?
Observe Behaviour before going nose to tail
Can you name the four pathogens?
Fungi, Protozoa, Virus and Bacteria
What is the practice of keeping a new or sick animal separate from the rest of the population for a set period.
Quarantine (Isolation)
What are the 2 types of parasite groups?
Endoparasites and Ectoparasites
How long must a facility showing animals to the public be open for before they require a Zoo License to continue?
7+ days in a year
This term describes the pinkness of the gums, which should return to color in under 2 seconds after being pressed
Capillary Refill Time (CRT)
What do you typically use anti-biotics for?
Bacteria
What is the most common route for a vaccination?
Subcutaneous Route
What are the differences between the 2 parasites?
Endoparasite: Lives INSIDE an organisms body
Ectoparasite: Lives OUTSIDE of an organisms body
Who maintains the registers of Veterinarians required by the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966?
RCVS: The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
What is the medical term for a heart rate that is significantly higher than the normal resting range for that species
Tachycardia
What are some typical viruses found in dogs?
Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Rabies, Canine Influenza
What are the 2 types of vaccinations?
Live attenuated (Modified) vaccine & Killed (Inactivated) Vaccine
What parasite sucks the blood from animals and could spread lyme disease if not removed correctly?
Tick
Is it legal to transport an animal for 8+ hours without regulated temperatures?
No it is not legal. Mode of transport must have temperatures, ventilation, etc. regulated.
A skin tent test is primarily used to check an animal for this condition
Dehydration
How do fungi reproduce?
Sexually or asexually using spores in the air.
This term describes the body’s ability to recognize and defend itself against a specific pathogen after prior exposure
Immunity
What is another name for a cestode?
A Tapeworm
What legislation minimizes suffering and promotes the compassionate handling of animals during slaughter?
The Welfare of Animals Regulations 1999 (Slaughter or Killing)
What small, bean-shaped structures are palpated during a health check to look for swelling, which often indicates the body is fighting infection.
Lymph Nodes
What is the scientific term for Mad Cow Disease?
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)
This is the term for the period of time between when an animal becomes infected and when it actually starts showing symptoms
The Incubation Period
What are some treatment methods used for ticks and fleas?
'Spot-On' Treatment
Comb
Sprays
Tweezers