Module 1
True or False:
Animals kept close together and coughing on one another is a possible pathway of disease transmission.
True
True or False:
Prevention of viral diseases is best achieved by vaccinations.
True
Which of the following is not needed for a parasitic disease to occur?
A) Wound
B) Environment
C) Host
D) Parasite
A) Wound
Caprine refers to what species?
A) Goat
B) Sheep
C) Swine
D) Cattle
A) Goat
Which of the following is NOT considered a vector?
A) Rodent
B) Mosquito
C) Feral cat
D) Boots
D) Boots
Which of the following is a non-living infectious agent that enters healthy cells and hijacks them, and cannot be effectively treated with antibiotics?
A) Bacteria
B) Parasite
C) Virus
D) Fungi
C) Virus
Which of the following is not a typical symptom of bacterial diseases?
A) Incoordination
B) Elevated vital signs
C) Decreased appetite
D) Nasal discharge
A) Incoordination
Which of the following is a medication used to treat animals for worms?
A) Insecticide
B) Anthelmintic
C) Larvicide
D) Wormer
B) Anthelmintic (or dewormer)
What is the primary focus of Temple Grandin's work in animal agriculture?
A) Improving animal nutrition
B) Enhancing animal welfare and handling practices
C) Developing new animal breeds
D) Studying animal genetics
B) Enhancing animal welfare and handling practices
Which of the following is the part of a syringe that is the tube where a medication or vaccination solution is held?
A) Plunger
B) Needle
C) Barrel
D) Chute
C) Barrel
__________ are the measures taken to prevent the introduction or spread of a pathogen.
A) Management practices
B) Biosecurity practices
C) Safety protocols
D) USDA guidelines
B) Biosecurity practices
Identify this disease:
A bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract of horses. Symptoms include fever, swelling around throat, abscesses, and nasal discharge.
A) Pink eye
B) Brucellosis
C) White muscle disease
D) Strangles
D) Strangles
Lice are an example of a parasite that spreads through which of the following pathways?
A) Oral
B) Vector-borne
C) Fomite
D) Direct contact
D) Direct contact
Which of the following best defines animal welfare?
A) The industrialized system of breeding, raising and harvesting animals to be used for human consumption
B) Ensures the animal’s nutritional needs are met
C) Ensures the animal is creating positive relationships with other animals
D) The ability of an animal to cope with the conditions in which it lives
D) The ability of an animal to cope with the conditions in which it lives
True or False:
Proper livestock health management focuses on treating diseases after they exhibit symptoms rather than preventing the diseases.
False
Which of the following does not correctly describe the innate immune system?
A) Elicits a highly specific response to substances and organisms that don't belong in the body
B) Includes physical and chemical barriers that prevent pathogens from entering the body
C) Is considered the first line of defense
D) Specific examples within the body include mucus membranes, digestive enzymes in the mouth, and stomach acid
A) Elicits a highly specific response to substances and organisms that don't belong in the body
What does a VCPR stand for?
A) Veterinary Care and Proactive Relationship
B) Veterinary Care and Preventative Regulations
C) Veterinary Consultation and Pet Responsibility
D) Veterinary Client Patient Relationship
D) Veterinary Client Patient Relationship
Which of the following is not an external parasite?
A) Ticks
B) Mites
C) Cattle grubs
D) Hookworms
D) Hookworms
Who is responsible for authorizing the use of VFD drugs?
A) The animal producer
B) The feed distributor
C) The FDA
D) The veterinarian
D) The veterinarian
Which vaccination method is commonly used to administer fluids, electrolytes, and medications to animals?
A) Subcutaneous
B) Intramuscular
C) Intravenous
D) Submuscular
C) Intravenous
Which of the following is a principle in a disease prevention protocol?
A) Discuss with fellow producers
B) Review USDA guidelines
C) Treat all sick animals with antibiotics
D) Record keeping
D) Record keeping
Which of the following can be used to treat Syndactyly?
A) Limiting the amount of potassium consumption in known carriers
B) Intravenously administering a muscle relaxant during an episode
C) There is no effective treatment
D) Caring for secondary infections caused by the environment, sun, or pests
C) There is no effective treatment
Which of the following parasitic diseases is caused solely by external parasites?
A) Anaplasmosis
B) Parasitic gastroenteritis
C) Mange
D) Coccidiosis
C) Mange
What is the future of antimicrobial use in animal agriculture?
A) A shift towards preventive measures and judicious antibiotic use
B) Increased reliance on antibiotics
C) A return to traditional farming practices
D) A focus on maximizing animal growth rates
A) A shift towards preventive measures and judicious antibiotic use
I am caused by the ingestion of toxins produced by molds, such as aflatoxins or ochratoxins, in contaminated feed. I lead to poor growth, immunosuppression, and organ damage in poultry. What am I?
A) Mycotoxicosis
B) HPAI
C) Colic
D) Johne's disease
A) Mycotoxicosis