health quiz Flashcards
what is needed for health management
proper nutrition
properly trained personnel
known health status of heard
proper sanitation and biosecurity
good record keeping
safe, usable facilities
herd veterinarian
preventative vaccine system
what can malnutrition do
compromise ability to fight diseases
what supplements can increase immunity
zinc
copper
chromium
selenium
what do trained personnel need to know
limitations in evaluating, treating, and caring for sick animals
rectal temp
heart rate
respiratory rate
rumen contraction
101.5 F
60-70 bpm
30 breaths/min
3-4/min
define biosecurity
programs to prevent pathogens entering areas they do not exist
what are the three biosecurity types
national
state
herd
describe national biosecurity
no pathogens can cross boarders
describe state biosecurity
health papers are provided by a vet for each animal and vary on state
describe herd biosecurity
individual producer chooses vaccines, preventive measures, etc
what does biosecurity allow for
decreased morbidity and mortality
what are certain pathogen sources
herd additions (including through sperm)
feed concentrates
forages
water
fence line/wildlife contact
transport vehicles and humans
pets
what are the biosecurity levels
closed herd
no entry or reentry
no entry of new animals, reentry allowed
entry of new animals with medical records and isolation
entry of new animals with medical records and no isolation
entry of new animals with no medical records and no isolation
what should be included in record keeping
treatment and dates
name, date, manufacturer, and lot number
history of purchase
source of feed/hay/etc
pasture grouping and contact
how are internal parasites controlled
safe, clean pasture
fecal samples
selective deworm
how are external parasites controlled
biologically (dung beetles, fire ants, etc)
culturally (remove fresh manure, walk through fly trap)
chemically (spray, back rubbers, ear tags, dust bags, dip)
