Routine Care & Health
Why is animal identification important?
Maintaining health and identifying problems early
What is one common household hazard for animals?
Toxic foods
Which tool safely restrains a dog from a distance?
Dog snare
What do vaccinations help prevent?
Disease
Why is animal identification important?
Record keeping and tracking
Give one example of preventative health care.
Vaccinations
What is biosecurity?
Practices to prevent disease spread
What tool removes fleas, flea eggs, and debris from fur?
Flea comb
Which injection goes directly into the muscle?
Intramuscular
Which identification method is permanent?
Ear notch / tattoo
Why is fresh water essential for animals at all times?
Hydration and body function
Why should workers change clothes before entering an animal facility?
Prevents bringing in disease
Name one material needed for giving injections.
Syringe / needle / gloves / medicine vial
Which injection method delivers medication the fastest?
IV
In pig ear notching, what does the right ear represent?
Litter number
What should be done when an individual animal needs treatment?
Isolate and treat individually
What could happen if biosecurity is not followed?
Disease outbreaks
Why are proper tools important when handling animals?
Safety and effectiveness
What does subcutaneous mean?
Under the skin
Why is ear notching best done when pigs are young?
Heal faster and less stress
Name two areas checked during routine grooming.
Hair coat, skin, ears, eyes, teeth (any two)
Name two ways disease can spread between animals.
Direct contact, shared equipment, visitors
Name a permanent form of identification.
Tattoos
What is an example of medicine given orally?
Pills
Name two reasons accurate identification matters on a farm.
Ownership, health records, disease tracing