General Information
What is the difference between Isolation and Quarantine?
Isolation- when you separate an animal(s) already showing symptoms of disease
Quarantine- when you separate an animal(s) and monitor for signs of illness
What disease is Australia under threat of right now?
Foot and Mouth
What bacteria causes dogs to have "tickle in their throat" ?
Bordetella
(kennel cough)
What does "itis" mean?
Inflammation
What vaccinations should you have to work in the animal industry?
Influenza
Tetanus
Q-Fever
Rabies
Hepatitis
What standard precautions (think PPE) would you take if you could be exposed to bodily fluids?
What task(s) could expose you to this?
Gloves, gown, rubber boots, masks, goggles
C-section, calving, trauma, cleaning cages etc.
Transmitted by bats
zoonotic
Same family as rabies
Lyssa virus
This is the "friendly cat" disease as it is often contracted by grooming or sharing food bowls
Feline Leukemia
What does 'Lateral Recumbency" mean?
The animal lying on its side
(right lateral recumbency or left lateral recumbency)
Where can you find a pulse on an animal?
Femoral
Jugular
Lingual
Pedal
Who is at most risk for contracting an infectious disease?
Young
Elderly
Animals/People with illness
Pregnancy
If you suspected a biosecurity risk who would you contact?
Veterinarian
Animal Biosecurity Emergency Hotline
DPI or LLS
What mite is zoonotic?
Sarcoptic
What does tachycardia mean?
Fast or increased heart rate
What 2 species cannot vomit
Horses and Rabbits
(and squirrels!)
How are diseases transmitted?
Aerosol/Airborne
Fecal- Oral
Direct Contact
Indirect Contact
Bodily Fluids
Symptoms in animals are:
Nasal discharge
Increased heart rate/resp rate
Sudden onset of illness
Neurological Signs
Hendra Virus
What is zoonotic disease that can be caught from rodent urine?
Will cause kidney and liver disease
Leptospirosis
What does "cystocentisis" mean?
Inserting a needle into the bladder
To collect a sterile urine sample
What bird cannot fly backwards?
Hummingbird
What would you do if you had been bitten by an animal
Advised your supervisor
Wash area with antiseptic soap for 2-5 minutes
Bandage if requried
See GP (+/-) antibiotics/tetanus vaccine
Fill out incident report
Causes neurological signs as affects the brain
England had an outbreak years ago
Mad Cow Disease
Can cause bloody diarrhea, weight loss, lethargy, low red blood cells, pale MM
Hookworms
What does "GDV" stand for?
What condition is this?
Gastric Dilation Volvulus
(Stomach fills up with gas and flips over on itself)
What is the largest predator?
Sperm Whale