Medication and Restraint
Dosage
amount of and frequency a vaccination or medication is given.
Zoonotic Diseases
can be transferred from animals to human.
Vaccinations
stimulates the response of the immune system for disease resistance
Injections
forces liquid into tissues.
Intramuscular
given into muscle tissue.
Medication
treats and provides mild prevention for illnesses.
Reproductive Diseases
causes infertility or abortions.
Modified-Live Vaccinations
contain whole viruses; can multiply but can not produce a disease
Barrel
tube where vaccination or medication is held in the syringe before administration.
Subcutaneous
given under the skin, but above the muscle.
Withdrawal Period
Amount of time it takes a vaccination or medication to leave an animal's system.
Respiratory Diseases
causes inflamed breathing passages.
Subunit Vaccines
created using new combinations of DNA
Needle
sharp, hollow piece of metal which pierces the skin for injection administration.
Intravenous
given into a vein.
Chute
cage-like device which squeezes cattle to restrict movement.
Antibodies
primary immune defense.
Vaccinations
preventative to infectious disease
Plunger
device which pushes the vaccination or medication through the needle and into the animal.
Immunizations
process of becoming immune against an infectious disease.
Hands-on Restraint
restricting animal movement with an individual's body.
Antigens
foreign substances which stimulate the production of antibodies.
Inactivated Vaccines
contains bacteria which has been inactivated by heat or chemicals.
Gauge
diameter of the needle.
Jugular Vein
located in the jugular groove between the trachea and neck muscles.