B Flashcards
What is the definition of babcock test?
The term Babcock Test refers to a test developed by S.M. Babcock in the late 1800s; tests the fat in milk by spinning it in a specialized manner with sulfuric acid.
What is the definition of bacillus?
The term bacillus is used to describe a type of bacteria that is shaped like a rod.
What is the definition of backcross method?
The term backcross method refers to the breeding of females to a male of the same breed as the female’s parents.
What is the definition of bacteremia?
The term bacteria refers to a disease that occurs when bacteria present in the blood.
What is the definition of bactericide?
The term bactericide refers to any substance known to kill bacteria.
What is the definition of bacteriolysis?
The term bacteriolysis refers to the dissolution of bacteria on the animal’s body, whether inside or outside the body.
What is the definition of bacteriophage?
The term bacteriophage refers to an agent that is known to destroy bacteria; it is only active in the presence of bacteria that is susceptible to damage that it can cause.
What is the definition of bacteriostat?
The term bacteriostat refers to any compound that is known to slow down or kill the growth of particular types of bacteria.
What is the definition of bacterium?
The term bacterium refers to the singular form of the word bacteria; a tiny, microscopic organism only made up of one cell.
What is the definition of bacteriuria?
The term bacteriuria refers to a medical condition that indicates the presence of bacteria in an animal’s urine.
What is the definition of bad mouth?
The term bad mouth is used to refer to a dental condition in animals in which the bottom teeth and the top teeth do not come together.
What is the definition of balanced ratio?
The term balanced ratio refers to the amount of feed given to livestock or animals; designed to promote healthy development in animals.
What is the definition of bald face?
The term bald face refers to a white marking on the face of an animal that covers both of the eyes and both of the nostrils.
What is the definition of baldy?
The term baldy is used to refer to an animal that lacks hair or feathers on top or lacks horns.
What is the definition of balk?
The term balk is used to indicate what happens when an animal stops movement suddenly.
What is the definition of ball and socket joint?
The term ball and socket joint refers to a type of joint that allows for free movement in all directions.
May also be referred to as enarthrosis.
What is the definition of balling gun?
The term balling gun refers to a piece of equipment used in giving pills to livestock or applying magnets.
What is the definition of ballottement?
The term ballottement refers to a technique used to diagnose pregnancy or determine the contents of an animal’s abdomen; involves tapping the wall of the abdomen to bounce a structure against the other wall.
What is the definition of banding?
The term banding refers to either
In equine terms, a method of styling a mane into sections with rubber bands
or
Marking an animal (e.g. a bird) by fastening a band to a part of their body.
or
A method used to castrate animals in which a rubber band is placed on the scrotum, causing the testicles to atrophy.
What is the definition of bar pad?
The term bar pad (also known as bar shoe) refers to a type of horse shoe that helps to keep a horse from slipping.
What is the definition of barbering?
The term barbering refers to a disorder in which animals bite the fur of subordinate animals as a method of establishing dominance.
What is the definition of bareback?
The term bareback refers to either
The method of riding a horse with no saddle
or
In poultry terms, used to denote a chicken that does not have feathers across its back
What is the definition of barium sulfate?
The term barium sulfate, commonly referred to simply as barium, refers to a material which may be used for contrast injections.
What is the definition of barn book?
The term barn book refers to a book of records that includes livestock data, including special dates, weights, and other data.