Cause and Control
Ringworm is caused by
Fungus
njections which are injected into the vein are __________, while __________ injections are injected into the skin.
Intravenous; subcutaneous
What diseases is one of the most significant economic losses for cattle producers?
Bovine Respiratory Disease
What disease is typically more of an appearance issue than a physical problem for animals?
When handling an animal suspected to have rabies, one should __________.
Take extra precaution to ensure safety against suspected fatal, zoonotic diseases
What pathogens invades a cell, multiples through cellular division, then produces and releases a toxin?
Bacterial
Neurologic signs include circling, head pressing, incoordination and convulsions. These symptoms are often seen when an animal is experiencing __________.
Grass Tetany
A Common prevention technique against bacterial disease is __________.
Administering vaccinations
__________ diseases, such as rabies, can be passed between animals and humans while diseases caused by the __________ virus are species specific.
Zoonotic, Papilloma
What is the correct definition for a disease?
An alteration of the body which interrupts the body’s normal function
What transmission pathways is most likely to affect cells in the lungs first?
Aerosol
Neurologic signs include circling, head pressing, incoordination and convulsions. These symptoms are often seen when an animal is experiencing __________.
Enterotoxemia
What is a wasting disease in ruminants causing progressive thickening of the intestinal walls?
Johne's Disease
Signs of cerebellar hypoplasia in calves include tremors, stumbling, failure to nurse, lack of coordination and involuntary muscle movements. These symptoms may be seen when a calf is experiencing __________.
Bovine virus diarrhea
The __________ system is the first response to an invader and could be described as the body’s first line of defense.
Innate immune
Match the levels of biosecurity with its correct definition. (Procedural, Conceptual, Structural)
Physical Barriers
Routine Procedures
Location of Facilities and various components
Physical Barriers - Structural
Routine Procedures - Procedural
Location of Facilities and various components -Conceptual
Also known as scurvy, __________ is typically seen in young, growing animals and is caused by imbalances of dietary calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D.
Rickets
What diseases must immediately be reported to local and state health department, animals health officials and the CDC National Center for Infectious Diseases?
Anthrax
Nathan’s lambs have small sores on their muzzles and the ewes have sores and scabs on their legs and teats. He is afraid it might be a serious disease, so he called a vet. The vet might diagnose the ewes and lambs with which viral disease?
Sore Mouth
A cow was noticeably ill after being exposed to hot summer temperatures. The producer takes her to the vet where they notice a toxin has caused a disruption in her respiratory cell’s normal functions. Which of the following best describes the cause of the illness?
Both direct and indirect transmission
What pathways of transmission can heavily impact an entire industry due to the potential increase of impact caused by a pathogen’s ability to travel from operation to operation?
Fomite
Which naturally occurring bacteria cause enterotoxemia?
Clostridium perfringens
What is the best treatment option for an animal diagnosed with pink eye?
Administer antibiotics and use topical application and eye patch
What is one of the most identifiable symptoms of bluetongue?
Cyanosis
Match the following terms to their relations:
Terms: Respiratory, Hemorrhagic, Cutaneous, Hepatic, Gastrointestinal, Neurologic
1. Lungs
2. Liver
3. Bleeding
4. Skin
5. Stomach and intestines
6. Nervous System
1. Respiratory
2. Hepatic
3. Hemorrhagic
4. Cutaneous
5. Gastrointestinal
6. Neurologic