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