min. Qs 2022 Flashcards
as per Davids file.
- Definition of animals suspected of being infected with anthrax
Animals suspected of being infected with anthrax are those that have:
(a) been in contact with any animal which died of/was diseased with/was suspected of being diseased with anthrax during the 20 days prior to confirmation
OR (b) consumed feedstuffs/water of the same origin as feedstuffs/water of an animal which died of/was diseased with/was suspected of being diseased with anthrax
OR (c) grazed on a pasture infected with anthrax without vaccination (vaccination being required at least 2 weeks and not more than 6 months prior to grazing any infected pasture).
- Definition of animals diseased with anthrax
Animals deemed diseased with anthrax are those with:
(a) typical clinical signs
OR (b) those with characteristic lesions in their organs at post-mortem or meat inspection
OR (c) those demonstrated diseased by laboratory findings.
- Official measures in case of animals diseased with anthrax
In case of confirmation of anthrax, official surveillance must be initiated on the holding in question and the animals separated into three groups: (i) “Diseased & Suspected of being Diseased”; (ii) “Suspected of being Infected”; and (iii) “Other susceptible animals”.
Those animals deemed “Diseased & Suspected of being Diseased” must then receive immediate obligatory treatment, with change of feedstuffs, change of drinking water supply and strictly no grazing.
- Official measures in case of animals suspected of being infected with anthrax
In case of animals being suspected of being infected with anthrax, the animals in question must receive vaccination against anthrax followed by 14 days of observation.
For cattle and horses, rectal temperature must be taken and recorded every day; for sheep, goats and pigs, daily observation is required.
In case of fever or clinical signs the animals are regarded as “suspected of being diseased” and must receive immediate obligatory treatment.
- Rules of taking samples in case of FMD suspicion
The preferred sample for FMD diagnosis is 1 gram of tissue from the epithelium of an unruptured or freshly ruptured vesicle; epithelium samples should be placed in a transport medium which maintains a pH of 7.2-7.4 and samples must be kept at 4oC during transport.
Where vesicle sampling is not possible, saliva, blood and/or oesophageal-pharyngeal fluid samples may be taken by probang cup in ruminants or throat swab in swine.
Myocardial tissue or blood can also be submitted from fatal cases, although vesicles are preferable if present. Samples from suspected cases must be transported to authorised laboratories according to international regulations.
- Use of vaccination in case of confirmation of FMD
With regard to FMD, trade in vaccinated animals is prohibited, but vaccinated animals from tested herds may be moved within a Member State; a system of traceability ensures that they are excluded from Community trade.
Emergency vaccination in case of confirmation of FMD requires classification of herds, with animals clearly identified and registered.
Animals must not be moved, and specific measures must be taken in the vaccination zone to control the movement of fresh meat, milk and other milk/animal products.
A clinical and serological survey must be undertaken of all animals, and two forms of vaccination protocol may be followed:
(i) Suppressive vaccination, where, as part of an immediate stamping-out strategy, all animals on clearly identified holdings, exclusively within the protection zone, are vaccinated to ensure minimum spread of the virus during the disposal of infected animals
OR (ii) Protective Vaccination, where the vaccination zone is regionalised and all animals in the zone are vaccinated, with a second surveillance zone of at least 10km then established.
- Rules of recovery of foot-and-mouth-disease free status if no vaccination has been used
If no vaccination has been used, FMD-free status may be recovered if the control and eradication measures laid down for the protection and surveillance zones have been effective and may be lifted AND at least three months have elapsed since the last recorded outbreak.
- Definition of officially brucellosis-free bovine herd
A herd is deemed officially brucellosis infection free if:
(a) there have been no clinical signs for at least 12 months;
(b) there has been no vaccination for at least 3 years;
(c) any animals introduced have only been from officially free herds or have tested negative within the 30 days prior to their introduction;
AND (d) all animals over 12 months of age have tested negative in two serological tests performed 6-12 months apart.
- Definition of positive single intradermal tuberculin test
The interpretation of reactions shall be based on clinical observations and the recorded increase(s) in skin-fold thickness at the sites of injection 72 hours after injection of tuberculin(s).
Positive reaction: if clinical signs are observed or there is an increase of 4 mm or more in the thickness of the fold of skin at the injection site.
- Definition of negative single intradermal tuberculin test
The interpretation of reactions shall be based on clinical observations and the recorded increase(s) in skin-fold thickness at the sites of injection 72 hours after injection of tuberculin(s).
Negative reaction: if only limited swelling is observed, with an increase of not more than 2 mm in the thickness of the fold of skin without clinical signs such as diffuse or extensive oedema, exudation, necrosis, pain or inflammation of the lymphatic ducts in that region or of the lymph nodes.
- Definition of positive comparative intradermal tuberculin test
Intradermal comparative test for the establishment and maintenance of officially tuberculosis-free herd status:
positive: a positive bovine reaction which is more than 4 mm greater than the avian reaction, or the presence of clinical signs;
- Definition of negative comparative intradermal tuberculin test
Intradermal comparative test for the establishment and maintenance of officially tuberculosis-free herd status:
negative: a negative bovine reaction, or a positive or inconclusive bovine reaction but which is equal to or less than a positive or inconclusive avian reaction and the absence of clinical signs in both cases.
- Definition of tuberculosis free bovine herd
A bovine herd may be declared officially free of tuberculosis if:
(a) there are no clinical signs observed for at least 12 months;
(b) all animals over 6 weeks have tested negative to two official intradermal tuberculin tests, where the first test is administered 6 months after the removal of the last infected animals and the second test is administered 6-12 months after that;
(c) all animals introduced to the herd have only been from officially free herds or have tested negative within the 30 days prior to their introduction;
(d) all meat inspection has required and requires compulsory investigation of any lesions;
AND (e) yearly or two-yearly tuberculin testing is carried out on all animals aged over 12 months.
- Definition of officially enzootic-bovine-leukosis-free herd
A bovine herd may be declared officially free of enzootic bovine leukosis if:
(a) there is no clinical/laboratory evidence of any case of enzootic bovine leukosis in the herd and no such case has been confirmed in the previous 24 months;
(b) all animals over 24 months of age have reacted negatively during the preceding 12 months to two tests carried out at an interval of at least 4 months;
(c) any animals introduced into the herd come from officially enzootic bovine leukosis free herds OR originate from establishments where there has been no evidence of enzootic bovine leukosis within the 24 months prior to their dispatch
AND (i) all animals over 24 months of age reacted negatively to two tests carried out at an interval of at least 4 months while kept in isolation OR have tested serologically negative within the 30 days prior to their introduction
AND (ii) all animals less than 24 months of age have been born to dams that reacted negatively during the preceding 12 months to two serological tests carried out at an interval of at least 4 months;
AND (d) all germinal products of bovine animals introduced into the establishment originate from establishments free from enzootic bovine leukosis or from an approved germinal product establishment.
- Definition of IBR-virus free bovine herd
A bovine herd may be declared IBR-virus free if:
(a) during the past 12 months there has been no confirmed case of IBR/IPV in bovines kept on the holding;
(b) during the past 2 years none of the bovines kept on the holding has been vaccinated against IBR/IPV;
(c) serologically negative results have been obtained from a blood, milk or meat juice sample taken from each bovine animal over a period of not more than 12 months OR serologically negative results have been obtained from pooled blood, milk or meat juice samples taken on at least two occasions (with an interval of 2-12 months) from
(i) all female bovines over 12 months of age (sampled on at least 3 occasions at intervals of not less than 3 months);
(ii) all male bovines used for/intended for breeding over 12 months of age AND
(iii) a random sample of male animals not intended for breeding over 12 months of age;
(d) all bovine animals introduced to the herd originate from establishments free from IBR/IPV and have tested negative in a serological test
OR have been quarantined prior to their introduction and tested negative in a serological test;
AND (e) all germinal products of bovine animals introduced into the establishment originate from establishments free from IBR/IPV or from an approved germinal product establishment.
- Maintenance of IBR-virus free status in a bovine herd
In order to maintain IBR-virus free status in an unvaccinated bovine herd:
(a) all general requirements for an IBR-virus free herd must continue to be met;
(b) serologically negative results must be obtained from blood, milk or meat juice samples taken annually from all animals over 24 months of age (bulk milk samples must be taken on at least 3 occasions at intervals of not less than 3 months);
AND (c) all animals introduced to the herd may only come from officially IBR-free herds and must have tested negative in two serological tests at an interval of 21 days.
In order to maintain IBR-virus free status in a vaccinated bovine herd:
(a) all animals over 6 months of age must be tested every 12 months;
(b) animals for slaughter must be tested before transport to the slaughterhouse;
(c) in dairy herds, milk must be tested every 6 months;
(d) aborted animals must be tested 3-6 weeks after their abortion;
AND (e) all animals introduced to the herd may only come from officially IBR-free herds or have tested negative in two serological tests at an interval of 21 days.