Quiz 1

Question 1

List two causes of non-infectious diseases of animals

Answer 1

Metabolic disturbances

Nutritional imbalances

Question 2

Define Incubation period

Answer 2

a period where the disease has no recognizable symptoms, but can still transmit the disease
ex: Rabies virus

Question 3

List two sources of Infectious agents discussed in class

Answer 3

Environment
Animal reservoir (vector)

Question 4

Define “vertical” disease transmission in animals

Answer 4

Animal A to offspring, In-utero and/or Via milk or colostrum

Question 5

Briefly explain why lack of proper nutrition can predispose an animal to disease?

Answer 5

lack of proper nutrition can compromise the immune system, because the animal isn’t getting the Vitamins and minerals needed from the food

Question 6

When cleaning a building, cage, or stall, pathogen reduction of approximately 90% can be achieved by _____.

Answer 6

Physical Cleaning