Health Industry Flashcards
On average how much does it cost to maintain one ewe?
About $8.01
What are 3 sectors in the health industry?
Pharmaceutical
Biological
Feed
What is cwt?
100lbs
Calves will require about how much to maintain?
About $4.67 per cwt
What is break-even amount?
Amount you get from offspring to break even will cost of offspring and parents
What is beefs break-even point?
$75 per cwt
What is a hogs break-even point?
$45 per cwt
What are some causes of diseases?
Germs, parasites, injury, genetics, and poor nutrition
What are at least 3 visual signs of disease?
Body posture, decrease in weight, isolation, sounds and trauma
What are at least 3 signs of non-visual disease?
Vital signs, blood type and counts, mucous membrane, and tissue cultures
What is the easiest disease to correct?
Poor nutrition
What are the vital signs?
Temp., pulse, and respiration
What are 3 types of infectious pathogens?
Bacteria, viruses, and Protozoa
Infectious diseases are caused by what?
Other living organisms
What are some non-infectious diseases?
Injuries, poor nutrition, and birth defects
