Types of Disease
A disorder of structure or function that produces signs and symptoms.
Disease
Any organism that lives on/in another organism, causes the host harm, and will die without a host.
Parasite
Name two ways internal parasites can be prevented.
Pills
Pastes
Crumbles
Injections
An infectious disease that is transmitted from one species to another.
Zoonotic Disease
Name two common diseases for Bovine
Answers vary. See note packets.
Type of disease where organs or glands don't function properly. i.e. Diabetes
Physiological
An internal parasite that looks like spaghetti and is found in intestines
Roundworm
How can external parasites be prevented/treated? Name three
Topical medications
Anti parasitic dips
Sprays & Powders
Wash your hands.
Keep animals healthy
Dewormed regularly
Name two common diseases for Canines
Answers vary. See note packets.
Types of disease that are caused by inadequate nutrition. i.e. Ricketts
Nutritional
An internal parasite that is found in the circulatory system and spread by mosquitos.
Heartworm
Who is the best person to tell you if an animal is sick or not?
The owner. They know them best. But a Vet has to diagnose them!
How are most Equine diseases prevented?
Vaccines
Name two common diseases for Reptiles.
Answers vary. See note packets.
Types of disease acquired through genetic inheritance. i.e. Hip Dysplasia
Congential
An external parasite that attach themselves to the host and suck blood. May transmit Lyme Disease.
Ticks
Name three things in a health check that who the animal is Healthy?
Bright eyes
Social
Shiny Coat
Healthy Weight
Normal Body Functions
How are most Sheep/Goat diseases treated?
Culling from the flock
What four diseases did we learn about in the Parasitic category?
Heartworms
Warble Fly
West Nile Virus
Roundworm
Types of disease caused by a virus, bacteria, protozoa, or fungus. i.e. Parvovirus
Pathogenic
Ingesting infected feces
From mother to fetus
Mosquitos
Eating flesh of infected animal
Name four signs from a health check that demonstrate that an animal is Sick.
Weight loss
Reduced performance
Vomitting
Diarrhea
Dull eyes/drooped ears
Dull coat
High temperature
What was the zoonotic disease that was transmitted from the Komodo Dragon to the kids?
Salmonella Serotype Infantis
What are the four diseases we learned about in the Pathogenic category?
Parvovirus
Rabies
Brucellosis Bangs
Foot Rot