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AHPS week 3 and 4 Flashcards

1
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What are the five main modes of transmission of disease in shelters?

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Direct transmission
Indirect (via fomite) transmission
Droplet transmission
Airbourne transmission (infectious residue from dried droplets or dust remains suspended and is able to travel through the air
Vector transmission
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What are the three aims of infectious disease control programs?

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  1. Minimise host susceptibility (nutrition, pain control, stocking rate, reduce stress)
  2. Optimise every animal’s immune resistance e.g vaccination and worming
  3. Decrease likelihood of exposure to problem pathogens - with good shelter design
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3
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How long should quarantine be for incoming cats and dogs?

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8 days

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4
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What are two breeds that fall into the ‘toy’ category?

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CKC, pug

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5
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What are two breeds that fall into the ‘terrier’ category?

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Staffy

JRT

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6
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What are two breeds that fall into the ‘gun dog’ category?

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Labs

Goldens

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What are two breeds of dog that fall into the ‘hound’ category?

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whippet, dachsund, rhod. ridgeback

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8
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What are two breeds of dog that fall into ‘working dog’ category?

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BC

Kelpie

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9
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What are two breeds of dog that fall into ‘utility dog’ category?

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Rotti

Schnauzer

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10
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What are two dog breeds that fall under non-sporting category?

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Frenchies

Poodles

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11
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What are the five key components of companion animal care?

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Environment
Diet
Exercise
Behaviour
Health care
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12
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What is the risk period for puppy infection with parvovirus?

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8 - 24 weeks

This is also the critical learning period when it is most important that they are socialised

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13
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What are the seven main aspects of preventative healthcare?

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Vaccination
Intestinal worms
Heartworm
Fleas
Desexing
Microchipping and registration
Preventative care of specific systems e.g teeth, hair, ears, nails
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14
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What are core vaccines?

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Those recommended worldwide for all individuals of a given species.

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15
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What are non-core vaccines?

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Those recommended for animals whose geographical location, local environment or lifestyle places them at risk of contracting a specific infection

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16
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What are the three core vaccines for dogs (C3)

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Canine parvovirus
Canine adenovirus-1 (hepatitis)
Canine distemper virus

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17
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What are the two components of the KC vaccine

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Parainfluenza virus

Bordetella bronchispetica

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18
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Factors influencing the design of a vaccination protocol are:

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  1. Period over which maternal immunity interferes with effective immunisation (affects timing of initial series)
  2. Duration of immunity (affects frequency)
  3. Effectiveness of the vaccine (are there multiple strains?)
  4. Prevalence of the disease in the community
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19
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Why are the first two doses of puppy immunisation protocol given 6 - 8 weeks apart?

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Because in some puppies the first dose will not be effective as maternal antibodies from the colostrum are still active

20
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What is an example of a vaccination protocol for dogs with ANNUAL vaccines?

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6-8 week: C3
12 - 14 week: C3 + KC
16 - 18 week: C5
1 year later, annually: C5

21
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What is an example of a vaccination protocol for dogs with TRIENNUAL vaccines?

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6-8 weeks: C5
10-12 week:  C5
12 months: C5
For the next 2 years: KC
In the 3rd year: C5
22
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Which worm can be transmitted in utero and milk in puppies?

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Roundworm

23
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Does worming treat or prevent infection?

A

Treat. Important to worm regularly

24
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What is the recommended worming schedule for puppies

A

Every 2 weeks until 12 weeks of age
Every month until 6 months of age
Every 3 months thereafter

25
Q

What are the three types of flea prevention products?

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Topical
Systemic
Environmental

26
Q

What are the three types of tick found in VIC? Which is the paralysis?

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Bush tick
Brown dog tick
Ixodes holocyclus - paralysis

27
Q

What is the active ingredient in bravecto?

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Fluralaner

28
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What are the three main reasons to spey?

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Prevent pregnancy
Prevent pyometra
Reduce risk of mammary tumours

29
Q

From what age to dogs begin cycling?

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6 - 15 months old

30
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How many heat periods do they have per year?

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2, about 6 months apart, lasting for 2-3 weeks

31
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What are the four important reasons to castrate male dogs?

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Prevention of unwanted offspring
Prevention of testicular tumours
Decrease in prostate and perianal tumours
Decrease in aggression and wandering

32
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What is an example of a cat in the ‘foreign’ category?

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Russian Blue

33
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What is an example of a cat in the ‘cobby’ category?

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British shorthair, scottish fold

34
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What are the core feline vaccines?

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Feline panleukopenia virus - FPV
Feline herpes virus - FHV 1
Feline calicivirus

35
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Which two parts of the F3 are less effective as there are many strains of the viruses ?

A

Feline herpesvirus 1

Feline calicivirus

36
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What is an example protocol for kitten vaccination?

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6-8 weeks: F3 or F4

10 - 12 weeks: F3 or F4 +/- FIV

14 - 16 weeks: F3 or F4 +/- FIV

12 months later, and annually thereafter: F3 or F4 +/- FIV

37
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What is the added disease in the F4?

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Feline chlamydia

38
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What sort of protocol for an adult cat with an unknown history?

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2 F3 or F4, 2 - 4 weeks apart.

39
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What are the three non-core feline vaccines in AU?

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Feline chlamydia

Feline Immunodeficiency virus
- not fully protective as there are many strains

Feline leukaemia virus

40
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What is the risk of an adjuvant-containing vaccine?

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Adjuvant causing neoplasia (sarcoma)

41
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What is the vaccination schedule for FIV?

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Three initial doses, then annual boosters IF the cat is at high risk

42
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What age do female cats start cycling?

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4 -5 months of age

43
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How many cycles do female cats have per year? How long is a single oestrous period? When do they ovulate?

A

Multiple - cycle continuously
Single oestrus is 7 - 10 days
Ovulate after mating

44
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How long is cow gestation in months?

A

9.4

45
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What is the additional component of the 7 in 1?

A

Clostridial diseases + Leptospirosis

46
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What is the dressing percent for beef?

A

55 - 60%

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