PQ T/F Flashcards
As Marek´s disease could be transmitted germinatively in breeding flocks even one case can be significant
F (no germinative infection)
This is true for avian leucosis
In case of sale of a dangerous (aggressive) dog the warranty can be excluded in case of mutual agreement
True due to the mutural agreement
False? If the animal damages life, physical integrity, healthy - the exclusion is not valid
In case of defective performance, the buyer should prove the defect and the significance and origin of the defect
T
In civil suit the relative of the plaintiff shall not be heard as witness
F
(can refuse to give testimony, relative of the defendant ONLY)
Ethical norms in the Ethical Code are written rules of the veterinary profession
F (unwritten rules)
Joint and several liability of the mandator and mandate means that the injured party may demand the compensation from either of them
T
Traumatic reticulo-peritonitis in cattle is not significant in case of emergency slaughter
F ( it is significant)
The veterinary expert opinion may be presented only in written form within the deadline set by the court
F ( can be oral as well)
Environmental manipulation and change in the husbandry routine could be used for treating equine stereotypies (“stable vices”)
T
Instructions for the use of pharmaceuticals and vaccines are written rules of the veterinary profession
T ( also legislation, books, course note, scientific articles, and conference paper )
General limitation period for the validation of rights of warranty in case of sale of animals is 60 days
F ( 1 year)
If following effective veterinary treatment, a pig recovers from the acute clinical signs of erysipelas the disease is not significant
T
acute case if death
chronic case - arthritis, skin necrosis or endocarditis
The veterinarians’ actions is not illegal if only unwritten rules of the profession were breached
F ( illegal action: written rules and unwritten rules)
If following effective veterinary treatment, a dog recovers from the acute clinical signs of distemper the disease is not significant
T- only significant if death
Fowl cholera cannot be diagnosed in live animals based only on peracute clinical signs
T ( can’t be diagnosed in live animals )
A tooth problem in horse is significant if it may alter efficient dental function and consequent GI disease may develop
T
Forgery of administrative document may be committed only by an official person
F (committed by any person)
Minimum period for the manifestation of clinical signs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in horse if the second heart sound is split is 6 weeks
T
manifestation in clinical signs: min. 2 weeks
If second heart sound is split: min. 6 weeks
Definitive diagnosis of parvovirus enteritis in dogs should be based on laboratory confirmation
T
Fertility of the eggs is influences by the hatching technology
F
- sex rate, age, temperature, length
- intensity of light, infectious and non-infectious dx
- feed-toxicosis
Brucellosis in cattle is significant only if there are clinical signs (e.g abortion)
F
measures start at suspicion of being infected
Euthanasia is obligatory if the animal suffers of an incurable disease
T ( suffering also)
In case of SMEDI in swine, the Thomsen rule means that later in pregnancy the animal is infected – the sooner it aborts
F (only for bovine brucellosis)
An act of crime is committed by criminal negligence if the perpetrator does not desire the consequences of his conduct, but acquires to the consequences
T
Time limit for the validation of rights of torts is 5 years
T (strict liability is 3 years )
Cruelty (abuse) to animals, criminal offence cannot be committed negligently
FALSE!
T (engaged in the unjustified abuse or mistreatment )
- Any person who is engaged in the unjustified abuse or unjustified mistreatment of vertebrate animals resulting in permanent damage to the animal’s health or in the animal’s destruction
Or who abandons, dispossess or expels a domesticated vertebrate animal or a dangerous animal is guilty of a MISDEMEANOUR.
Minimum period for the manifestation of acute clinical signs of iridocyclochoriditis in horse is 2 days
T (chronic is 30 days)
Consequences of windsucking (aerophagi) can be chronic catarrhal gastritis and gastric dilation
T
The incubation period of avian leukosis is 1-4 weeks
F ( roughly 10-20 weeks, 4-6 months)
Deaths due to fowl typhoid in poultry could be originated back to the hatchery
T - deaths during the 1st to 5th day
Any person who commits malpractice, criminal offence, intentionally is guilty of a felony
F
T?
(Def of malpractice: a person responsible for causing imminent danger wilfully is guilt of a felony )
Minimum period between the infection and positive intradermal tuberculin test results in cattle depends on the site of the tubercle
F ( minimum 8 days)
In case of general liability for damages the person causing the damage (tortfeasor) can prove that his action was not illegal
T ( or his action was not negligent )
general liability for damages: anyone who causes damage illegally to another person must compensate him, unless he can prove that he acted as a reasonable man/prudent person would have acted in the given situation
Incomplete vaginal prolapse is not significant in cows for slaughter
T
incomplete: significant in highly pregnant
cows, not significant in old
pregnant animals or animals for slaughter
complete: always significante
Derzsy´s disease in broiler poultry is significant only if the loss is over 2%
T
Significance:
- breeding flock: germinative infection
- broiler flock: if the loss is over 2%
The veterinary expert should be a member of the chamber of forensic experts and the chamber of the professional (e.g., veterinary) chamber
T
If the positive cow is slaughtered after the test (brucellosis), the disease is not significant for the whole herd of origin
F (suspicion of free status)
Malpractice criminal offence cannot be committed negligently
F
Any person who engages in misconduct in the course of engaging in his profession, thus causing imminent danger to the life, bodily integrity or health of another person or persons by his failure to act with reasonable care, or causes bodily harm, is guilty of a misdemeanour
The expert giving false witness testimony negligently commits the criminal offence, Perjury
True
Any witness who gives false testimony before the authority concerning an essential circumstance of a case, or suppresses evidence is guilty of perjury.
The courts control the legality of state administrative orders
T
Prohibition to exercise professional activity may be imposed upon a person who has committed a criminal offence through the violation of the rules of his/her profession
T
Unilateral cryptorchidism cannot be significant in non-breeding dog
F
Congenital fertility problems is always significant
Cryptorchidism is significant in the non-breeding male
T
Congenital fertility problems is always significant
If the employed veterinarian causes damage negligently to the animal keeper his employer will compensate the owner
true
Chickens are susceptible to marek’s disease until 10 weeks of age
T
Age of susceptibiliy (10 weeks of age)
The younger is the chicken the higher is the susceptibility
In the breeding flock it’s obligatory to test day old chickens for fowl typhoid only if the death rate is over 2%
False
deaths over 5 days have to have an obligatory investigation
Fertility problems in males is always congenital
F
can be acquired or congenital
Mating disorder cannot be congenital problems in males
False:
it can be either acquired or congenital
Fertility problem in males can only be diagnosed after sexual maturation
True
Public prosecution never participate in private cases
False - they can do
SMEDI occurs usually in young gilts (until 8-9 months of age)
T
Infection: around insemination or before 70th day of pregnancy
Diagnosis of SMEDI : usually in you g glits (maternal immunity until 8-9 months of age) n
An act of crime is committed by criminal intent where the perpetrator is able to anticipate the possible consequences of his conduct, but carelessly relies on their non-occurrence
F
= An act of crime committed by criminal negligence
A criminal offence is committed with INTENT if the person conceives a plan to achieve a certain result, or acquiesces to the consequences of his conduct.
A person with physical or mental condition cannot be expected to give correct statement
True
Any person who cannot be expected to provide a correct testimony due to some physical or mental disability may not be summoned to testify.
Avian leukosis can cause disease already at 9 weeks old
True
Avian leukosis clinical signs in cases of infection before 10 weeks
True
clinical signs only in case of infection before the age of 10 weeks
Incubation time is 4-6 months
SMEDI is only significant if there’s abortion or less than 6 piglets in a litter
True
Significance: abortion or decreased litter size
Euthanasia is obligatory even if the owner doesn’t agree
False
Euthanasia obligatory: legislation, animal welfare: incurable, suffering
Optional: ethical questions
Euthanasia is obligatory if the animal suffers from an incurable disease even if the owner refuses it
True??
False = even if owner refuse it
Incubation time of avian leukosis is 1-4 weeks
False
4-6 months
Clinical signs of fowl cholera can be traced back to the seller within 24 hours
True
clinical signs within 24 hours: could be originated back before the time of delivery
– after 24 hours: was there any fowl cholera outbreak at the seller during the previous 1 year (carrier state)
In case of chronic distemper it is only significant for working dog
False:
significance: Death, loss of olfactory acuity or hard pad disease (working dogs), Neurological signs (euthanasia)
If the positive cow is slaughtered after the test (brucellosis), the disease is not significant for the whole herd of origin
False
Significance
- state veterinary measures: compulsory eradication
- prohibition of treatment or vaccination
- diseased or infected: slaughter
- suspected of being infected: official surveillance, movement restrictions
- free status: legal characteristic
- herd of origin: significant for the whole herd (suspension of free status)
The minimum incubation period of swine erysipelas is 7 days
False - minimum is 24 hours
- After 7 days: cannot be originated back before delivery
- 1-7 days: examination of predisposing factors (overcrowding, transport etc)
The minimum incubation period of swine erysipelas is 24 hours
T
In case of first aid treatment the veterinarian is always obliged to treat the animal and it is a breach of ethical duty if he/she does not comply with this investigation
T?
obligatory treatment: legislation, first aid
Sterile equipment must be used in case of emergency
F
In case of dangerous (aggressive) horse the warranty can be excluded
False - the exclusion is not valid
If the state veterinary officer causes damage to another person within his scope of duty, the employer (the state) will always compensate the injured party
False
If an agent causes damage to a third party in connection with his assignment, liability in relation to the injured person lies with the principal and the agent jointly and severally
Instructions for use of pharmaceuticals and vaccines are written rules of the veterinary profession
True :
written rules of the profession:
- legislation
- books, course notes, scientific articles, conference papers
- instruction for use of pharmaceuticals and vaccines
In the case of dangerous animal the exclusion of warranty is not valid
T
Instructions for use of pharmaceuticals and vaccines are unwritten rules of the veterinary profession
False
They’re written rules
Unwritten rules (ethical norms); expectations of the society, expectations of the colleagues
