Intro To Health Flashcards
Why is Animal Health Important? (5 reasons)
Animals are companions Animals are used for service or work Animals are used for food/fiber Animals share disease with other animals Diseased/sick animals are costly
Why is Food Safety Important?
Don’t want to eat sick, ill, or animals with residue.
What is a Food Borne Illness?
An illness or disease passed through food consumption, typically carried by bacteria.
What are the 3 most common food borne illnesses?
E. Coli, Salmonella, Listeria Monocytogenesis
Describe a zoonotic disease?
Disease passed from animals to humans.
What are 5 examples of zoonotic diseases?
Rabies Tuberculosis E. Coli O-157 H7 Pink Eye Salmonella Brucellosis West Nile Ringworm
What is MRSA?
Methicillin
Resistant
Staphylococcus
Aures
What makes diseased animals costly?
Decreased production - Decreased growth rate - Decreased feed efficiency - Decreased Milk Production - Decreased Reproduction Rate Costs: Time/Labor Meds Vet fees Lab tests Supplies Decreased sales price if sellable.
What does it mean to be pathenogenic?
Caused by a specific pathogen, infectious diseases can be considered pathenogenic.
What is Subclinical/Asymptomatic?
Signs of disease are hidden, may even show no signs of disease
What is the average cost of a needle? A syringe?
Needles: 25¢
Syringe: 15¢
What is a symptom?
A manifested sign of a disease.
Typical needle size used in cattle?
22-16ga
Difference between luer lock and luer slip
Luer lock twists on securely, luer slip relies on friction
What is the short definition of disease?
Not at ease.