LECTURE 3: Primer on Worker Safety and Zoonotic Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What jobs in the poultry industry face the most hazards?
A
- Vaccination Crews
- Processing Plant Workers
- Barn Workers
- Veterinarians
2
Q
What is a zoonotic disease?
A
A disease that can be transmitted to humans from animals
3
Q
Are all dangers associated with poultry production zoonotic pathogens
A
NO
4
Q
What can you be exposed to spending large amounts of hours in the poultry barns?
A
- Ammonia
- Poultry Feces (Poultry Dust)
- Dust
- Fungi
- Bacteria
5
Q
What is poultry dust?
A
Dander, feather, particles
6
Q
What are associated complications with being exposed to poultry dust?
A
asthma, chronic bronchitis, allergic reactions…
7
Q
What is a good first line of defense to keep workers safe?
A
Dust Masks N-95s
8
Q
An N-95 is a _______.
A
Respirator
9
Q
What dangers can there be during vaccination?
A
- Self infection of killed vaccines
- Chronic exposure to live virus vaccines
- Chemical exposure
- Physical hazard
- Barn fires
- Industrial batteries
10
Q
What can happen when you self inject a poultry vaccine?
A
Granuloma formation at injection site
11
Q
What is an adjuvant?
A
Used to ramp up the immune system
