Questions 19-36 Flashcards
What is one of the husbandry management practices recommended to prevent illness in animals?
ensuring proper shelter against extreme weather conditions
what is the recommended approach for preventing infectious diseases for which no vaccines are available?
daily administration of antibiotics and antibacterial to confined animals
in which form can drugs and chemicals be administered to animals, affecting body systems
oral, topical, or parenteral forms
what is the primary purpose of nutritional therapy in the treatment of animals?
to manage a disease process and modify the diet as needed
which therapy assists in improving the normal function of muscles and nerves and is beneficial for weak animals recovering from illness or surgery?
physical therapy
what is the primary objective of control measures for internal parasites in animals?
to reduce environmental contamination and infection of hosts
which management practice helps reduce manure on pastures and, consequently, the population of infective parasite stages?
rotating animals to different pastures
what are the two main categories of preventative measures against external parasites?
chemical and non-chemical management
what are the veterinary biological products made from?
microorganisms
what is the role of antibodies in the immune response?
to stimulate the immune response
which organization regulates all animal biological products imported into the US?
USDA-APHIS
name two disinfectants with offensive odors
chlorine and formaldehyde
explain the reason why surfaces are to be cleaned prior to chemical disinfection
organic matter may reduce the effectiveness of disinfectants
what is the one cause of obesity in pets?
overfeeding
feeding animals only meat will cause a ________ deficiency.
calcium
