Lecture 17: Preventative Care Strategies 1 Flashcards
1
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Control efforts consists of
A
steps taken to reduce the problem to a tolerable level
2
Q
What disease has been eradicated in cattle?
A
Rinderpest
3
Q
Incubation period
A
The time elapsed between infection and when clinical symptoms are first apparent
4
Q
All-in and All-out system
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Production system where animals are moved in and out of facilities in distinct groups
5
Q
Decontamination
A
Renders a device, instrument, or surface safe to handle
6
Q
Sterilization
A
Destroys all forms of microbial life
7
Q
Disinfection
A
Eliminates most or all pathogenic microorganisms, except bacteria spores, on inanimate objects
8
Q
Antisepsis
A
Application of a liquid antimicrobial chemical to skin or living tissue to inhibit or destroy microorganisms
