SA vaccine

Question 1

what are the types of vaccines?

Answer 1

modified live
killed
recombinant

Question 2

what is a recombinant vaccine?

Answer 2

parts of a genetic sequence that encode immunogenic proteins is isolated

Question 3

what are the core canine vaccines for the WSAVA?

Answer 3

distemper
parvovirus
hepatitis

Question 4

what are the core canine vaccines for the BSAVA?

Answer 4

distemper
parvovirus
hepatitis
leptospirosis

Question 5

what type of virus is canine distemper?

Answer 5

morbillivirus

Question 6

what are the systems associated with clinical signs of canine distemper?

Answer 6

respiratory, alimentary, oculi-nasal, neurological, nose/footpad (hyperkeratosis)

Question 7

what is the route of infection of canine distemper virus?

Answer 7

inhalation

Question 8

what virus causes canine hepatitis?

Answer 8

adenovirus-1

Question 9

where does canine hepatitis replicate?

Answer 9

hepatocyte (jaundice and liver failure)

Question 10

what are the clinical signs of canine hepatitis?

Answer 10

blue eyes, pyrexia, lethargy vomiting/diarrhoea, jaundice

Question 11

where does canine parvovirus replicate?

Answer 11

rapidly dividing cells (intestinal crypts, bone marrow…)

Question 12

what abnormalities are seen on haematology of a dog with parvovirus?

Answer 12

neutropenia, lymphopenia

Question 13

what are some possible non-core vaccine for dogs?

Answer 13

parainfluenza
kennel cough complex
herpes
rabies

Question 14

what dogs is herpes vaccine licensed for use on?

Answer 14

pregnant bitches (1 week after mating and before parturition)

Question 15

what are the clinical signs of leptospirosis?

Answer 15

jaundice, haemorrhagic syndrome, uraemic syndrome

Question 16

what are the two types of leptospirosis vaccine?

Answer 16

lepto-2 (2 strains)

lepto-4 (4 strains)

Question 17

how often does a dog need a leptospirosis booster?

Answer 17

annually (killed vaccine)

Question 18

what is the interval between the first two doses of lepto-2?

Answer 18

2-4 weeks apart (earlier than lepto-4)

Question 19

how long is the interval between the two doses of lepto-4?

Answer 19

4 weeks

Question 20

what vaccine is parainfluenza a major part of in canine vaccines?

Answer 20

kennel cough complex

Question 21

what are the two components of the kennel cough complex?

Answer 21

canine parainfluenza virus

Bordatella bronchiseptica

Question 22

what is a warning clients should be aware of when you give a kennel cough vaccine?

Answer 22

ensure immunocompromised individuals avoid contact with the dog for up to six weeks

Question 23

what is the schedule for the core vaccines?

Answer 23

distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus (DHP) at 6-8 weeks then 2-4 weeks later and a booster at 1 year old

Question 24

what is the schedule for leptospirosis and canine parainfluenza vaccination in dogs?

Answer 24

first dose at 8 weeks then 2-4 weeks later and annually

Question 25

what is the schedule for kennel cough vaccination in dogs?

Answer 25

8 weeks and then annually

Question 26

what are the core vaccines of cats?

Answer 26

feline panleukopenia virus feline herpesvirus feline calicivirus

Question 27

what makes up the cat flu vaccine?

Answer 27

feline herpesvirus | feline calicivirus

Question 28

what are the non-core feline vaccines?

Answer 28

feline leukaemia | rabies

Question 29

what are the clinical signs of feline calicivirus?

Answer 29

gingivitis/stomatitis lingual ulcers transient limp

Question 30

what are the clinical signs of feline herpesvirus?

Answer 30

corneal ulceration chemosis punctate keratitis

Question 31

what cells does feline panleucopenia virus target?

Answer 31

rapidly dividing cells (bone marrow, crypts, foetus)

Question 32

what type of virus is feline leukaemia virus?

Answer 32

retrovirus

Question 33

what is the primary route of infection of feline leukaemia virus?

Answer 33

saliva (fighting and food bowls)

Question 34

what age are the first two vaccinations carried out in cats?

Answer 34

9 and 12 weeks

Question 35

what is the restart protocol for dog vaccination?

Answer 35

DHPPi and L4 | L4 4 weeks later

Question 36

what is the rule for identifying feline injection site sarcomas?

Answer 36

3-2-1 mass present 3 months or more after injection more than 2cm mass after vaccine mass that increases in size 1 month after vaccine

Question 37

what is required for an animal health certificate?

Answer 37

microchip rabies vaccine supporting documentation (tapeworm treatment)

Question 38

how long after issuing the animal health certificate can an animal travel?

Answer 38

up to 10 days

Question 39

how long does an animal health certificate last for?

Answer 39

4 months