AHPS week 3 and 4 Flashcards
What are the five main modes of transmission of disease in shelters?
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
What are the three aims of infectious disease control programs?
- Minimise host susceptibility (nutrition, pain control, stocking rate, reduce stress)
- Optimise every animal’s immune resistance e.g vaccination and worming
- Decrease likelihood of exposure to problem pathogens - with good shelter design
How long should quarantine be for incoming cats and dogs?
8 days
What are two breeds that fall into the ‘toy’ category?
CKC, pug
What are two breeds that fall into the ‘terrier’ category?
Staffy
JRT
What are two breeds that fall into the ‘gun dog’ category?
Labs
Goldens
What are two breeds of dog that fall into the ‘hound’ category?
whippet, dachsund, rhod. ridgeback
What are two breeds of dog that fall into ‘working dog’ category?
BC
Kelpie
What are two breeds of dog that fall into ‘utility dog’ category?
Rotti
Schnauzer
What are two dog breeds that fall under non-sporting category?
Frenchies
Poodles
What are the five key components of companion animal care?
Environment Diet Exercise Behaviour Health care
What is the risk period for puppy infection with parvovirus?
8 - 24 weeks
This is also the critical learning period when it is most important that they are socialised
What are the seven main aspects of preventative healthcare?
Vaccination Intestinal worms Heartworm Fleas Desexing Microchipping and registration Preventative care of specific systems e.g teeth, hair, ears, nails
What are core vaccines?
Those recommended worldwide for all individuals of a given species.
What are non-core vaccines?
Those recommended for animals whose geographical location, local environment or lifestyle places them at risk of contracting a specific infection
What are the three core vaccines for dogs (C3)
Canine parvovirus
Canine adenovirus-1 (hepatitis)
Canine distemper virus
What are the two components of the KC vaccine
Parainfluenza virus
Bordetella bronchispetica
Factors influencing the design of a vaccination protocol are:
- Period over which maternal immunity interferes with effective immunisation (affects timing of initial series)
- Duration of immunity (affects frequency)
- Effectiveness of the vaccine (are there multiple strains?)
- Prevalence of the disease in the community
Why are the first two doses of puppy immunisation protocol given 6 - 8 weeks apart?
Because in some puppies the first dose will not be effective as maternal antibodies from the colostrum are still active
What is an example of a vaccination protocol for dogs with ANNUAL vaccines?
6-8 week: C3
12 - 14 week: C3 + KC
16 - 18 week: C5
1 year later, annually: C5
What is an example of a vaccination protocol for dogs with TRIENNUAL vaccines?
6-8 weeks: C5 10-12 week: C5 12 months: C5 For the next 2 years: KC In the 3rd year: C5
Which worm can be transmitted in utero and milk in puppies?
Roundworm
Does worming treat or prevent infection?
Treat. Important to worm regularly
What is the recommended worming schedule for puppies
Every 2 weeks until 12 weeks of age
Every month until 6 months of age
Every 3 months thereafter
What are the three types of flea prevention products?
Topical
Systemic
Environmental
What are the three types of tick found in VIC? Which is the paralysis?
Bush tick
Brown dog tick
Ixodes holocyclus - paralysis
What is the active ingredient in bravecto?
Fluralaner
What are the three main reasons to spey?
Prevent pregnancy
Prevent pyometra
Reduce risk of mammary tumours
From what age to dogs begin cycling?
6 - 15 months old
How many heat periods do they have per year?
2, about 6 months apart, lasting for 2-3 weeks
What are the four important reasons to castrate male dogs?
Prevention of unwanted offspring
Prevention of testicular tumours
Decrease in prostate and perianal tumours
Decrease in aggression and wandering
What is an example of a cat in the ‘foreign’ category?
Russian Blue
What is an example of a cat in the ‘cobby’ category?
British shorthair, scottish fold
What are the core feline vaccines?
Feline panleukopenia virus - FPV
Feline herpes virus - FHV 1
Feline calicivirus
Which two parts of the F3 are less effective as there are many strains of the viruses ?
Feline herpesvirus 1
Feline calicivirus
What is an example protocol for kitten vaccination?
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
What is the added disease in the F4?
Feline chlamydia
What sort of protocol for an adult cat with an unknown history?
2 F3 or F4, 2 - 4 weeks apart.
What are the three non-core feline vaccines in AU?
Feline chlamydia
Feline Immunodeficiency virus
- not fully protective as there are many strains
Feline leukaemia virus
What is the risk of an adjuvant-containing vaccine?
Adjuvant causing neoplasia (sarcoma)
What is the vaccination schedule for FIV?
Three initial doses, then annual boosters IF the cat is at high risk
What age do female cats start cycling?
4 -5 months of age
How many cycles do female cats have per year? How long is a single oestrous period? When do they ovulate?
Multiple - cycle continuously
Single oestrus is 7 - 10 days
Ovulate after mating
How long is cow gestation in months?
9.4
What is the additional component of the 7 in 1?
Clostridial diseases + Leptospirosis
What is the dressing percent for beef?
55 - 60%
