Midterm 1 theory Flashcards
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What is the ACC oversee
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Checks for good animal practice. Checks for the CCAC certification of good animal practice. Enforces the three R program
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What are the 3Rs
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Replacement, refinement, reduction
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What does Calas do
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Improves the standards of practice is enhance animal welfare. Have a national and regional chapter. Also have a registry board exam to be a certified Lab animal technician
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What does calam do
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Concerns veterinarians in lab animal settings
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What does aaalac do
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Similar to CCAC. Accreditation program in the USA. It is international although based in USA
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What does aalas do
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Similar to calas
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What does aclam do
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Similar to calam. For vets
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Describe in vitro preclinical testing
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In cultures
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Describe in vivo preclinical testing
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Preclinical testing on live animals
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What is the purpose of preclinical testing
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Done for safety, efficacy. Required to test on 2 species. Ie: 1 rodent, 1 rabbit
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Where do you do new drug submissions in the USA
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At the fda
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Where are the new drug submissions done in Canada
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Health Canada
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What is gcp
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Good clinical practice
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What should the gcp do
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Should be observed in the conduct of all human drug investigations
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What is the first phase of the clinical trial
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20-100 healthy candidates. Assesses safety and dosage
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What is phase 2 of clinical trials
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On larger groups 20-300. Tested on people who have the disease. Evaluate for side effects and efficacy.
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What is phase 3 of the clinical trial
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Multicenter trials, randomized controlled studies
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What happens if phase 1-3 is successful
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All data is submitted to the regulatory authorities (nds). Once accepted there is still a phase 4
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What is phase 4 of the clinical trial
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Monitoring to check for side effects
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What is glp
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Good laboratory practice relating to non clinical research. Instituted by fda in early 1970. Establishes safety in non clinical studies: food and color additives, drugs, medical devices, pesticides
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What does the glp regulate
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All the methods that must be used to conduct preclinical trials including documentation of data
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What is certified food
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Food is made without contaminates, then checked for metal, antibiotics
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Why do we follow glp
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Assure quality of research for fda.
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How do you ensure glp is followed
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Hire a QA unit to monitor, study, and they report to upper management.
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What are the 2 duties of QA
1. Monitor the study to ensure compliance with glp regulations
2. Perform inspections to ensure compliance with protocol and sop
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What is the sop used for
Standard operating procedures. We use it to establish consistency
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What does the CCAC or or CCPA oversee
Oversees the ethical use of animals in science in Canada
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What is gnotobiotic
All the life is known in these animals
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What is axenic
Germ free animals
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What is defined microbially associated animals
Animals injected with specific flora (derived from axenic)
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What is barrier maintained animals
Free from pathogens: high security
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Monitored animals
Less rigorous monitoring than barrier maintained, may have some pathogens but no major ones
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What is conventional
The opposite of gnotobiotic and barrier maintained animals
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what is specific pathogen free
Not free of all pathogens, just specific ones. Can include vaf. Population is regularly checked to ensure status
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What is virus antibody free
Free of all viruses
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What is outbred stock
Avoid inbreeding, mating of individuals as unrelated as possible. Increase heterozygous status. Kept in closed colonies of > 4 generation
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What is an inbred strain
Minimum of 20 consecutive brother sister matings. Virtually identical to all other of the same strain
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F1 hybrid
Cross two inbred strains. Goals: known genetics with hybrid strengths
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Coisogenic
Two strains differing only by one gene. Arise from either a single mutation or by knock out technology. Mutation strain maintained separate from original inbred strain
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Congenic
Two strains differing only by one gene. Accomplished by breeding rather than as a result of mutation
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Transgenic
Intentional insertion of dna. To have an animal model to study specific diseases
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What is knockout
Intentional blockage of a normal gene. Causes a disease to occur
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What does a colon mean after the name
Means inbred
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What does / mean
Outbred
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What are the short term adverse effects of removing too much blood
Hypovolemic shock, long crt, cold extremities, weak pulse, tachycardia
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What are long term effects of removing too much blood
Anemia (exercise intolerance, pale mm)
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How do you calculate estimated circulating blood volume in mice
Percent body weight in grams. Equivalents in milliliters per kilogram. Effects of obesity and age. 6% body weight equals 60 ML/KG. BW
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What is a safe amount to draw of blood every four weeks
15% of body weight
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What is a safe amount to draw up of blood every two weeks
10% bodyweight
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What is the safe amount of blood to draw up every week
7.5% of body weight
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What is the safe amount of blood to draw up everyday
1%
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What is the scientific name of the rat
Rattus norvegicus
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What is the origin of the rat
Asia and Europe
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What are the outbred stocks of the Rats
Wistar, sprague-dawley, long Evans
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What are the inbred stocks of the rats
Fischer, Lewis, brown Norway, Buffalo
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Describe the behaviour of a rat
Docile, rarely bites, adaptive to new surroundings, sensitive to sounds, vibrations. Often returns to cage if escapes. Very easily tamed and trained. Rarely fight, coprophagic, nocturnal, burrowing, communal. Omnivores
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What is the tail of the rat used for
Balance and thermoregulation
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Describe the digestive tract of a rat
Hind gut fermenter.
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What is brown fat used for in the rat
Does thermogenesis to produce heat.
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What is special about mammary glands in male rats
Males have the glands but no nipples
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What is the hibernating organ
The brown fat between shoulder blades
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How many teeth do rats have
16
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What can rats be a model of with the digestive system
Model for tooth decay studies
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What are the two portions of a rat stomach
Glandular and non glandular
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What is the glandular portion of the rats stomach used for
Digestion
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What is the non glandular portion of the rats stomach for
Holds food
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What is the stomach fold called in the rats
Limiting ridge
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Can rats vomit ?
No they can't
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What are the three organs of the rats digestive system
Caecum, pancreas, liver.
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What is special about a rats digestive system ?
They don't have a gallbladder
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What is special about a rats heart
It has Os Cordis.
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What is Os Cordis
A bone in the heart around the aortic valve
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Describe the female reproductive tract of a rat
Bicornate uterus
| Vagina is completely superstar from urethra
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What are the 6 accessory sex glands in a rat
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Preputial glands
Prostate
Vesicular glands
Coagulating glands
Bulbourethral glands
Ductus deferens glands
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Describe the reproductive tract of the male rat
Open inguinal canal. Os penis. Larger genital papilla than female. Multiple accessory glands: 6 types
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What does the vesicular and coagulating gland do in males
Makes the copulatory plug
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What age is sexual maturity of the rat
6-8 wk
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How long is breeding season for a rat
Year long
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what is the length of the estrus cycle in a rat
4-5 days
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How long is estrus in a rat
9-20hrs
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How long is the duration of gestation in a rat
21-23 days
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At what age are rats weaned
21 days
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Is there the whitten effect in rats
Yes
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Is there the Bruce effect in rats
No
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How large is the litter size of rats
6-12
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Describe rats eyes
Poor eyesight. No color vision. Harderian gland behind eye gives porphyrin production
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Describe the lungs of the rat
5 lobes. 4 on right, 1 on left.
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Describe the sense of rats
Better sense of smell than humans. Hear in ultrasonic range
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Describe thermoregulation techniques in a rat
They don't pant. And have no sweat gland
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How long is the life span of a rat
2.5-3.5yr
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What is the scientific name of the mouse
Mus musculus
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When was the first scientific experimentation on the mouse
19th century.
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What are the outbred stocks of mouse
Swiss, Swiss Webster, institute of cancer research
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Describe mice
Social. Bite if handled roughly. Fight often. They barber. sensitive to sounds, vibrations. Omnivores
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What type of mice have seizures with loud sound
Dba mice
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Describe mammary glands in female mice
5 pairs in females. Have a very extensive distribution on the animal. can often have mammary tumours n
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Do mice have sweat glands
No
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Do mice have a gall bladder
Yes they do
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Describe spleen size in mice
Larger in males than females
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Describe the reproductive system of a mouse
Bicornuate. Copulatory plug
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Describe the male reproductive system of a mouse
Open inguinal canal. Os penis. Larger genital papilla. Multiple sex accessory organs
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What is the whitten effect
Synchronization of females if males is removed
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What is the Bruce effect
A recently bred female will abort if they smell a strange male
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Is the Bruce effect present in mice
Yes
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Is the whitten effect present in mice
Yes
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What is the scientific name of the rabbit
Ortyctolagus cuniculus
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What are the two most popular types of rabbits used for laboratory use
New Zealand White
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Describe behaviour of rabbits
Generally timid, non aggressive. curious bit easily startled. Some aggressive or defensive behaviour. High Pitched scream. Toilet trainable, can be housed together.
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What is the dental formula of a rabbit
2/1, 0/0, 3/2, 3/3. Malocclusion issues + also need to trim peg teeth.
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Describe the stomach of a rabbit
Glandular like, cannot vomit.
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Describe the cecum of a rabbit
extremely important, cecal appendix.
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Where is the sacculus rotundus located
between the ileum and cecum
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What is the sacculus rotundus
important lymphoid tissue.
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what is the colon
has sacculation: groves that increase surface area.
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Describe the daytime feces of a rabbit
dry. Composition: indigestible fibers
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Describe the nighttime feces of a rabbit
moist (cecotroph). Composed of B vitamins, water, nitrogen
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Describe the urine of rabbits
Color variance due to whats eaten. Turbidity is due to high amount of crystals. Alkaline pH.
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Describe the muscoskeletal system of a rabbit
High amount of muscle mass but very light bones. 7% of BW is skeleton
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Describe the mammary glands of rabbits
8-10. Distribution: from neck to inguinal region.
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Do male rabbits have nipples?
No
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Describe the eyes of a rabbit
Third eyelid is developed. Harderian glands are located behind eyes.
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What are the common issues with rabbits eyes
Cherry eye
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Where is the location of the scent glands in rabbits
In inguinal pouch. On either side of vagina/penis.
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What is the scent gland used for in the rabbit
Used to mark territory.
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What else can rabbits used besides the scent glands to mark their territory
their chin
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What is the dewlap found and what can it cause
Mostly in females, can cause moist dermatitis.
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What are the functions of the ears
thermoregulation (vascular), auditory, sensitive
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Describe the Hematopoietic system
Neutrophil (psuedoneutrophils or heterophils) (20-35%). Eosinophil: 0-4%
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Describe the reproductive system of a female rabbit
Bicornuate and double cervix.
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Describe the reproductive system of a male rabbit
open inguinal canal. Scrotum is cranial to the penis. Testis descend at 12 weeks
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Describe the estrus cycle length of a rabbit
induced ovulator
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When is ovulation in a rabbit
9-13 hours post coitus (~10hrs)
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How long is the gestation of the rabbit
29-35 days
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When are rabbits weaned
4-6 weeks
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When do rabbits need to nurse
1x/day (3-4 mins/day)
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What can you use for milk replacement in the rabbit
Kitten forumla
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What is the lifespan of a rabbit
5-7 years
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What is the normal bodyweight of a rabbit (f/m)
2-6/2-5kg
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What is the normal body temperature range for a rabbit
38.5-40.0*c
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What is needed for husbandry of the rabbit
need to give food enrichment: greens, hay. Suspended or plastic cages
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Where are guinea pigs originated
south america
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What are the english variety (outbred)
duncan-hartley
hartley
** both albinos
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What are the abyssinian variety (outbred)
short; rough-hair arranged in rosettes
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what are the peruvian variety (outbred)
long hair
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What are the inbred guinea pigs
several strains
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describe the behavior of guinea pigs
docile, rarely bite or scratch, climb + jump rarely. produce a variety of vocalizations. develop rigid habits (that can lead to anorexia), easily excited by noise, changes, coprophagic, communal, messy
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describe a guinea pigs feet
4 toes on forelimb, 3 toes on hindlimb
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Describe the mammary gland of guinea pigs
have only one pair of nipples in inguinal area
| mammary tissue only in females
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how many offspring can a guinea pig nurse at one time
2
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how may pups can a guinea pig have
up to 5
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what are precocious pups
can eat right away
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Describe the oral cavity of a guinea pig
dental formula: 1/1, 0/0, 1/1, 3/3
Open rooted and continiously erupt
malocclusion possible with the premolars
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Describe the stomach of a guinea pig
all glandular like rat
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describe the cecum of the guinea pig
very large and located on the left. be careful when doing IP and inject on the right. Divided into pouches
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describe the colon of the rat
very long.allows for better reabsorption of water.
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describe the auditory system of the rat
large tympanic bullae. sx approach easy. sensitive hearing. used in otology research and ototoxicity drugs.
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describe the respiratory system of the rat
bronchioles are extremely reactive: respiratory anaphylaxis
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describe the hematology of a rat
neutrophils: heterophils as in the rabbit
kurloff cells: mononuclear cells; proliferates under the influence of estrogen.
lymphocytes: the majority of WBC
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Describe the urology of the guinea pig
urine is alkaline, opaque, creamy, yellow, and contains crystals
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what is the lifespan of the guinea pig
4-5 yrs
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what is the normal body weight of a guinea pig. f/m
700-900/900-1200g
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describe the reproductive tract of the female guinea pig (sow)
bicornuate uterus
y shaped genital-anal opening
vaginal membrane (opens only during estrus and parturition)
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Describe the reproductive tract of the male guinea pig (boar)
open inguinal canal where testes are located.
os penis
exposed penis has two prongs at tip
several accessory sex glands
large seminal vessicles that extend 10cm into the abdominal cavity from the pubis.
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What is the estrus cycle length of the guinea pig
15-17 days
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what is the estrus length in the guinea pig
8-11hours
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what is the duration of gestation in a guinea pig
59-72 days
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What is the average litter size of a guinea pig
2-5
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what is the normal weight at birth of a guinea pig
70-100g
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when are guinea pigs weaned
14-21d
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if the sow is to be bred, her first litter has to be when
before 7 months
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how do you house guinea pigs
large shoebox cage with bedding (to avoid bumble foot). don't use cedar bedding due to a reaction, avoid substrate with small particles or dust. change cage often
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how do you feed guinea pigs
GP chow. provide fresh food (vitamin C). J feeders or bowls. Give Vit. C to prevent scurvy. Avoid sudden food changes
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How do you handle guinea pigs
one hand on trunk, one hand on hindquarters. injury to liver and lungs from one handed pressure
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where do you do IM injections in the guinea pig
use the same spots of the rabbit. lumbar, quadricep and caudal thigh
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where do you do IV injections in the guinea pig
saphenous or cephalic
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how is blood collected from guinea pigs
small amount: marginal vein, cephalic, saphenous.
| large amount: cranial vena cava, jugular vein, femoral vein, intracardiac (terminal)
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where do you do your IP injection on the guinea pig
on the right side
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What are the 3 most common types of hamster
mesocricetus auratus
cricetus cricetus
cricetulus griseus
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Where do hamsters originate
syria
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what are the outbred hamster species
golden syrian, european hamster, chinese hamster
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what are the inbred hamster species
many have been developed to study specific diseases
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Describe the behaviour of hamsters
nocturnal, female larger and more aggressive than male. bites if handled roughly, suddenly disturbed or when startled. chew on and escape from their cage. ideally housed singly. coprophagic
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describe the cheek pouches of hamsters
highly distensible, devoid of glands and lymphatic tissue, ideal site for tumor induction, transplantation and xenograft
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what are the problems associated with cheek pouches in hamsters
can put pups in cheek and suffocate them. also can impact or get infected
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what are the hip glands in hamsters
in adult male, used for marking, located on either flank
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Describe the teeth of a hamster
1/1, 0/0, 0/0, 3/3. Incisiors grow continually, molars retain food
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describe the stomach of a hamster
divided into two portions, glandular and non glandular. distinct constriction between the two.
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describe the intestines of a hamster
long intestines except the ileum
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describe the brown fat of a hamster
ventral to and between scapula
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describe the eyes of a hamster
also have harderian glands (behind eyeball)
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describe the kidneys of a hamster
extremely long renal papillae that extend into ureter
high urine concentration capacity (1.060) urine is turbid, milky and contains crystals
urine proteins normally present (high levels)
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What is the lifespan of a hamster
18-24m
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What is the body weight of a hamster
95-150/85-130g
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Describe hibernation in the hamster
permissive hibernators. Low environmental temp
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Describe the reproductive tract of the female hamster
bicornuate uterus
6-8 pairs of nipples
three openings in the perineal area
viewed from above, pointy behind
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describe the reproductive system of the male hamster
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open inguinal canal
os penis
large testes and seminal vesicles
two large fat bodies cranial to the testes
viewed from above: rounded behind
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what is the estrus cycle length of a hamster
4 days
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what is the duration of gestation for a hamster
15-16d
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when are hamsters weaned
20-25 days
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describe the PP estrus in hamsters
infertile
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Describe female hamsters during estrus
aggressive toward the male except at the onset of estrus.
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do hamsters cannibalise their young?
yes, cannibalism is common. primiparous female (first litter)
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Describe newborn hamsters
hairless, blind, have closed ears and underdeveloped limbs. pups begin to eat at 7-10d of age
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how do you house hamsters
shoebox cage with bedding. change cage 1x/week
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how do you provide water for a hamster
water bottle or automated system
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describe using a feeder with a hamster
slots of hopper must be large enough.
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what do you feed hamsters
rodent chow: 16% protein minimum (less: alopecia). 4-5% fat
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how do you handle hamsters
picked up in a small container. cupping of hands, scruffing: a lot of loose skin due to cheek pouches
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what procedures are done on hamsters
SC, IM, IP, blood collection
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describe non terminal blood collection in hamsters
jugular, saphenous
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describe terminal blood collection in hamsters
IC under anesthesia
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where do you do IV injections in the hamster
saphenous, cephalic
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What is the scientific name for a gerbil
meriones unguiculatus
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where do gerbils come from
mongolia, siberia, and northeastern china
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describe the behaviour of a gerbil
clean, nearly odorless, burrowing habits: need lots of bedding, active 24hrs a day without being specifically nocturnal. friendly, curious and social in groups. barbering. easy to handle, foot stomp
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when do gerbils do the foot stomp
when fearful, startled, excited
to attract attention or express aggression
after sexual activity
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describe the tail of a gerbil
very thin layer of skin. sloughing, skinless tail then falls off
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describe the abdominal sebaceous gland pad of the gerbil
observed in both sexes, used to mark territory and pups oval in mid-ventral region; covered by darker hair
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describe the stomach of a gerbil
divided into 2 portions
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describe the dental formula of a gerbil
1/1, 0/0, 0/0, 3/3, continuously growing incisiors
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describe spontaneous convulsive seizures in gerbils
similar to idiopathic epilepsy in humans. begins at 2 months of age, occurs in 1/2 of gerbils. elected by stress
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describe why gerbils are susceptible to strokes
incomplete circle of willis
| resistant to radiation
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describe lipemia and hypercholesterolemia in gerbils
even on diets with standard fat levels (4-6%). beware of high fat rodent chow (> 6% fat). sunflower seeds, will develop hepatic lipidosis and gall bladder stones
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what are gerbils used for
in the study of lipid metabolism
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describe the lifespan of a gerbil
3-4yrs
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describe the typical bodyweight of a gerbil f/m
55-85g/g6-100g
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Describe urine and feces production in the gerbil
only a few drops of urine are produced a day. dry, small, hard feces. bedding remains odourless for several weeks
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what is the estrus cycle length of a gerbil
4-6d
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describe the duration of gestation of a gerbil
24-20d (up to 42d)
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when are gerbils weaned
20-26d
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describe the mating system of a gerbil
gerbils mate for life (monogamous) - can use harem system/loss of mate.
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Do male gerbils help take care of their young
yes they do.
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describe housing for a gerbil
solid bottom shoe or glass aquarium. secure lid
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describe bedding for a gerbil
thick, hardwood chips, wood shavings, recycled paper pellets and sand. no cedar.
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what food do gerbils eat
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rodent chow (16-22% protein, low fat)
limit sunflower seeds
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Describe the behaviour of the pig
friendly, docile, react poorly to improper handling or stressful conditions. Enjoy regular human interaction
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what are the medical conditions induced by stress:
gastric ulcers.
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How many different species of pigs are there
over 85 different types. farm pigs are large species, but there are also mini and micro pigs
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describe the hanford (miniature pig)
white skin, very little fat. heart size is similar to humans. adult weight 70-90kg
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describe the yucatan pig
dark pigmented skin, little or no hair. docile: easy to handle. Ventricular septum defect line. available. adult weight: 70-90kg
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describe the gottingen pig
comparable size to micro pig. very well defined genetics. adult weight: 35-40kg
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Describe the sinclair pig
from four feral breeds. different hair colors. slower growth rate. unique model for melanoma. 35-55kg
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what are the other types of pigs available
micro pig: from selective breeding of yucatan pig males =/- 50kg, female +/- 40kg
also SPF, germ free, transgenic
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What types of pigs do suppliers sell
random bred and purpose bred pigs
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describe the advantage to purpose bred pigs
you have all the records + better quality animals
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describe purpose bred pigs
sinclair, gottingen etc. a company that makes specific breeds
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why do we use purpose bred pigs in the lab
valuable model: similar heart and skin to humans. Pigs are used in cardiovascular, integumentary, immunologic studies, agriculture and vet research.
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What is the advantage of using mini/micro pigs
smaller and more manageable.
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what is the disadvantage of using mini/micro pigs
more $$$$$
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describe the housing for pigs
bedding. if compatible: place them together.
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Describe enrichment for pigs
treats, suspended things with a chain: i.e.: basketball
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Describe bedding for pigs
pigs are rooters and like to be clean. solid textured floor. deep bedding. they like to urinate and defecate where it is damp. put water on one side, and food on the other.
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describe food for pigs
pigs are omnivorous. Eat pig chow. do not overfeed. do not fatten up mini pig
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describe water for pigs
need to be clean and always available. dehydration and can get salt poisoning. Can use an automatic watering system or a trough
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what are the restraint methods for pigs
gentle handling to avoid stress, panepinto sling
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how do you orally dose a pig
gavage, PO
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how do you give an iv injection to a pig
inject into the medial auricular vein, lateral auricular vein
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how do you do blood sampling in a pig
in the cranial vena cava, jugular, ear veins.
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where do you do IM injections in the pig
neck, caudal thigh (use long needle)
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describe anesthesia for pigs
12hr fasting. water not restricted unless surgery on stomach
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describe ET tube intubation in pigs
can have laryngospasm. intubation on ventral or dorsal recumbency.
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describe surgical monitoring in the pig
jaw tone, toe pinch, HR, BP, RR
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what tranquilizers/anticholinergics do you use in the pig
ace, atropine, glyco
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what anesthetics can you use in the pig
ketamine, dexmedetomidine, barbituates, propofol, isoflurane
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what analgesia can you use in the pig
opioids (butorphanol, buprenorphine, oxymorphone). NSAIDS (meloxicam, carprofen)
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describe the history of the use of dogs in research
less than 1% of research yet still vital. more difficult for the public to accept. was the most common one used in the 17th century due to availability and ease of handling. 1st successful kidney transplant was on dogs.
creation and testing of artificial hips and joints, and pacemakers. using dogs the heart and lung machine was developed.
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describe the use of dogs in research
cardiovascular and respiratory system. similar to humans and good size to work with. cataract research,
toxicology
dog diseases, nutrition, behaviour and surgical procedures, also diabetes: lupus, thyroiditis, hepatitis
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what are the types and sources of dogs used in research
random source,
| purpose bred for research
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How are random source dogs obtained
from licenced vendors, or from pound. cheaper but no medical history is known.
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how are random source dogs conditioned
been through quarantine and conditioning to be more stable.
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what are the typical dogs theatre purpose bred for research
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beagles,
labradors
mongrels (hound type)
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what is there advantage to purpose bred dogs
uniform population
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what is the disadvantage of purpose bred dogs
$$$$$
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what is the goal of quarantine of dogs
to prevent cross contamination
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how do you quarantine/condition dogs
gpe, bw, id, heath record, vaccination, parasite tx/prevention, lab testing, bw monitoring, daily observation
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how do you house dogs
many variations. ensure that lower ranking dogs always have sleeping/ hiding places, food, water. or group singly.
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how do you socialize dogs and when is the optimal period
give them human/animal interaction between 4-14 weeks of age
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is exercise manditory in a dog
yes
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describe the use of cats in research
similar anatomy and biochem of the brain to human. auditory disorders, eye research, leukaemia. FIV: one of the few that develops immune deficiency syndrome. Glowing transgenic cats. Toxoplasmosis, mammary, cancer, cat disease, nutrition and behaviour
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what are the type and source of cats used in research
random, conditioned and purpose bred. purpose bred: referred to as SPF cats
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how do you house cats
in groups if possible. must have sufficient space, shelves, litter boxes, food and water bowls. If small cage: need an exercise pen.
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what enrichment do you use for cats
scratching, rolling toys, vertical space
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what happens to cats in poor housing conditions
become inactive and stop normal behaviours
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what are the uses of ferrets in research
influeza, distemper, GI ulcers, endocrinology, toxicology, cystic fibrosis: similarity between ferrets and humans in lung anatomy, lung cell biology and response to certain lung pathogens
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where are ferrets for lab use obtained from
sold as research animals
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what do you do in quarentine for ferrets
must be vaccinated against distemper
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describe new world monkeys (platyrrhine):
absence of ischial callosities
absence of cheek pouches
prehensile tail in some species
nasal orifices wide apart
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describe old world monkeys (catarrhine)
ischial callosities in some species
cheek pouches in some species
absence of prehensile tail
nasal orifices close together
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List out the new world monkeys
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squirrel monkey - salmiri sciureus
capuchin monkey - cebus apella
common marmoset - callithrix jaccus
golden lion tamarin
owl monkey
```
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list out the old world monkeys
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african green monkey - cercopithecus aethiops
pats monkey - erythrocebus patas
baboon - patio
rhesus monkey - macaca mulatta
cynomolgus monkey - macaque fascicularis
pigtail monkey - macaca nemestrina
stumptail monkey
```
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describe the anatomy characteristics of monkeys
great strength and agility. cheek pouches in some old world species, sex skin around genital, tails and thighs in some old world species (skin is red + swollen in estrus)
ischial callosities in some old world species (butt callous)
large canine teeth in males of some species
simple type uterus
all old world primates have menstrual bleeding as a feature of the sex cycle
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describe the social behaviour of a monkey
don't stare a monkey in the eye. fear smiles: sign of submission. groom each other to establish social bond
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describe the use of cattle in research
used in many argricultural and veterinary research institutes for teaching and research on beef and dairy production and husbandry. used for cardiovascular surgeries.
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where are cattle supplied from for research
established breeder who has healthy, disease free and genetically defined animals, public market, breeding at the research place
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what are the disadvantages to public markets selling cows
no history, stressed, exposed to infectious agents
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describe the quarantine and conditioning period for cows
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lasts 2-4 weeks
GPE
BW
id
observation
fecal, deworming
vaccines (e coli, BVD, IBR, lepto)
```
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describe routine health maintence of cattle
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daily observation
bw monitoring
fecal, deworming
vaccination
feed + water intake monitoring
trimming of feet
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describe the use of sheep and goats as lab animals
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:used for cardiovascular and respiratory systems research.
:orthopedic research
:production of antiserum
:reproductive studies
:transgenic
:agricultural and vet. research
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why are goats/sheeps used for cardiovascular and resp. systems research
similar anatomy to humans
| good for development of surgery procedures, heart valve replacement
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why are goats/sheeps used for orthopaedic research
trauma research, models for disease: injury to bones, joints and muscles
osteoporosis + osteoarthritis
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why are goats/sheeps used for production of antiserum
polyclonal antibodies
| sheep rbc: immunologic tests. blood transfusion research
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why are goats/sheeps used for reproductive studies
model for human pregnancy
| study of PDA
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why are goats/sheeps used for transgenic studies
production of goat milk antithrombin
production of F VIII + IX to treat hemophilia (sheep milk)
production of AAT to prevent emphysema (sheep milk)
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describe quarentine/conditioning/routine health maintence of goats/sheep
refer to cattle. group housing is preferable.
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describe q fever
rickettsial infection.
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how is q fever transmitted
inhalation, ingestion, direct contact with reproductive fluids or placenta. also shed in milk, urine and feces. ticks may transmit it.
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describe the zoonosis version of q fever
influenza like
chronic problems
DX: serology
TX: antibiotic
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how do you prevent q fever
hygiene, protection, pasteurize milk, vaccination of humans and animals
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describe anesthesia in cattle
ET tube intubation, then stomach tube due to gas build up in rumen
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how do you recover a cow for surgery
keep ET tube in and inflated as long as possible, support animal in sternal. check for bloat
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how long do you fast a cow before surgery
food: 24-48hr
Water: 12-24hr
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when do you give opioids to a cow
pre/post op
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when do you give xylazine/diazepam to cow
pre-anesthetic
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when do you give xylazine/ketamine/barbituate/propofol
for iv induction followed by intubation for inhalant agent
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where do you give SQ in a cow
neck, flank, axillary area
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where do you do IM in a cow
neck, quadriceps, triceps
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where do you do IV in a cow
jugular, cephalic
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why do we use fish in research
aquaculture (food)
environmental pollution indicator
conserv and protect
transgenic
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what do we use fish to study in research
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type 1 diabetes
oncology
kidney studies
genetics
toxicology
mutagenesis
```
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where are the fish procured from for research
wild caught, captive bred
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how do you transport fish
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plastic bag
cool water
insulated container
opaque container
12-48hr fasting before transport
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how do you acclimate a fish
30d min. separation of new batch from established one
separate water supply
separate equipment
daily observation
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what do healthy fish look like
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good color
well finned
no lesions
opercula covers gills
alert, interested in food
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what temperature do you keep fish at
cold species: 0-10,
cool species: 10-20
warm species: 20-30
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what does high fish water temp cause
ammonia build up
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what are the signs of insufficient level of oxygen
gasping at surface
gather at fresh water intake
