Biosecurity Flashcards
define biosecurity
procedures to protect the population against biological or biochemical substances
what is the importance of biosecurity on a farm
to prevent spread of diseases throughout the herd
explain the different ways biosecurity can be maintained on a farm
limit movement
prevent contact between maintenance groups and vehicles unless disinfected
wildlife control
remove contaminated stock
explain the biosecurity measures in a vet practice
- clean between patients
- strict cleaning protocol
- correct PPE
- don’t allow suspected disease transmissible patients in communal areas.
- waste disposal
- hand washing
what are diseases that are caught in hospitals called
nosocomial infections
what are the different waste categories?
clinical
cytotoxic
pharmaceutical
offensive
domestic
what is clinical waste?
veterinary waste
ex) blood
what is cytotoxic waste?
contaminated or toxic medical products
ex) carcinogenic or chemotherapy drugs
what is pharmaceutical waste?
pharmaceutically contaminated waste
ex) syringes
what is offensive waste?
non hazardous waste
ex) faeces
what is domestic waste?
household waste
ex) plastic bottles
what is biofilm?
the slime layer on the surface of microorganisms
what is the structure of biofilm
a matrix of a column to maximise nutrient delivery and waste removal
define cleaning
removal of organic material with soap and water
define disinfecting
eliminate harmful microogansims from an inanimate surface.
