Quiz 2 Flashcards
controlled breeding season
limited amount of time to get pregnant
toxoid
vaccine that antigen for toxin
ex: tetanus
killed vaccine
booster required
slow onset of immunity
narrow spectrum of protection
anaplasmosis
transmitted by insects
coccidiosis
scours
cryptosporidia
scours
beef quality assurance
program to ensure beef and dairy cattle are maintained in a manner which results in wholesome beef product for consumer
dark cutter
increased cortisol levels
could be genetic
ph raised bc little lactic acid
more susceptible to sickness
off label drug use
could be found in system at slaughter
injections
insert subq/im in triangle
less damage to carcass that way
types of parasites
fungi
protozoa
helminths-worms
arthropods-ticks/insects
external parasites
live outside digestive, circulatory,reproductive etc organs as adults
internal parasites
live within organ systems as adults
control external
spraying, dusting, pour-on, some topical compound
control internal
putting chemicals into the blood stream/ GI tract
lice and ticks controlled by
pour on wormers to kill them before they can hatch
cattle grub
larval form of heel flies
controlled by insecticide when grubs appear
viral respiratory disease & how to prevent
BRSV
vaccinating mothers a month before calving so there will be immunity in colostrum
why not use expired medication
it can cause serious side affects and there is a possibility it will not properly treat the cattle