Animals Procurement & Quarantine 2
True or false, specific pathogen-free animals have no detectable microorganisms.
False, they are known to be free from specified pathogens but not all pathogens
What type of drug is used to treat infections caused by bacteria?
Antibiotic
What is the term for an infectious agent that causes disease?
Pathogen
Inducing death in a way that minimizes pain and distress is called what?
Euthanasia
The period after new animals arrive in which they are kept separate from the other animals in the facility is called what period?
Quarantine
An intraperitoneal injection is given into what part of the body?
Abdominal cavity
When an animal exhibits head tilt, it would be a sign of what condition?
Ear infection
Name an advantage of using physical methods of euthanasia.
Tissues are free of drug residue
What is the purpose of a conditioning period?
To deal with health issues of newly arrived animals
What are the two main categories of analgesics?
Opioids and nonsteroidal ant-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
What organism lives on or in an animal and draws nourishment form that animal?
Parasite
Why are animals euthanized in an area away from other animals?
To avoid causing distress to other animals
What does the animal’s microbiological status refer to?
The types of microorganisms that the animals is carrying
Name a common inhalant anesthetics.
1. Isoflurane
2. Sevoflurane
Name two of the three tests for detecting internal parasites.
1. Cellophane tape test
2. Fecal flotation
3. Pluck test
What term does the AVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia use for the most appropriate agents and methods of euthanasia?
Acceptable
What procedures are performed during a quarantine period?
Tests for health status, vaccinations, and treatment for obvious disease.
Name three of the seven parenteral methods of drug dosing.
1. Intramuscular (IM)
2. Intravenous (IV)
3. Subcutaneous (SC, SQ)
4. Intraperitoneal (IP)
5. Intradermal (ID)
6. Intracardiac (IC)
7. Epidural
How often should TB testing be performed in primates?
1. When they arrive
2. During quarantine
3. At regular intervals (usually 6 months)
When using CO2 for euthanasia, what is the source of the gas?
A Compressed gas cylinder