Farm Biosecurity & AMR Flashcards

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Define biosecurity

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A set of preventative measures designed to reduce the transmission and exposure to infectious disease

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Define bioexclusion

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Measures taken to prevent the introduction of disease into a population from outside

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Define biocontainment

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Measures taken to prevent the spread of disease within a population

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4
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How can you reduce disease coming into the herd?

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  • Closed herd
  • Buy as few animals as possible
  • Testing animals pre purchase
  • Quarantine
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5
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How can you reduce disease risks from neighbouring animals?

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  • Prevent nose to nose contact
  • Farm boundaries
  • Avoid grazing at the same time
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What can you do for susceptible animals in the herd?

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  • Protect those w immature immune systems
  • Reduce stress
  • Preventative medicines where possible
  • Prevent immuno-compromising conditions
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What is antimicrobial resistance?

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The ability of an organism to survive and grow in the presence of an antimicrobial organism usually sufficient to kill it

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8
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What is intrinsic resistance?

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  • Occurs naturally in particular species
  • Chromosomally encoded
  • Not reflective of AM usage
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9
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What is acquired resistance?

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-Mutation in DNA of target genes

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10
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What are the 4 potential mechanisms of AMR?

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  • Drug inactivation/modification
  • Alteration of the antibiotic target site
  • Alteration of the metabolic pathways
  • Reduced drug accumulation
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What is prophylactic treatment?

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Treating used to prevent a disease from occurring

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12
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What are some measures to reduce AM use?

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  • Client education
  • Infection control
  • Vaccines
  • Biosecurity
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