state mt 2

Question 1

The form of Council of Europe welfare legislation is convention which owe their legal existence to the consent of those Member States that sign and ratify them

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Castration of piglets over the age of 1 week shall not be performed unless there are evidence of injury

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Castration of piglets over the age of 1 week must be performed under anaesthesia and analgesia by a veterinarian

Answer 3

True

Question 4

According to the EU animal welfare norms, piglets shall be weaned not more than 4 weeks of age

Answer 4

False; weaning is >4w old

Question 5

Tail docking or reduction of corner teeth must not be performed unless there is evidence of injury

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Calves shall be provided with an appropriate diet with sufficient iron and a minimum of dried feed containing digestible fibre.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Beak trimming of laying hens less than 10 days old may be performed to prevent cannibalism.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

In the EU Member States the cage system in laying hen keeping is prohibited from 2012.

Answer 8

False; enriched cages are allowed

Question 9

Maximum journey time in case of transport of dogs and cats is 8 hours.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

Pregnant domestic farm animals must not be transported because they are not fit for the journey.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

Maximum journey time in case of transport of domestic Equidae and pigs, when using road vehicles which meet the additional requirements is 24-hours

Answer 11

True

Question 12

The Eu animal welfare rules for the transport are not applicable for the transport of dogs, cats or other pet animals

Answer 12

False

Question 13

During slaughter the domestic farm animals must be stunned before bleeding

Answer 13

True

Question 14

If the animals are slaughtered outside of slaughterhouse for private domestic consumption, stunning is not obligatory in case of poultry, rabbits, pigs and small ruminant.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

Authorized stunning methods of farm animals are: captive bolt pistol, concussion of the head, electronarcosis and exposure to carbon dioxide

Answer 15

True

Question 16

The killing of animals in cultural or sport events is not regulated by detailed provisions in the EU legislation

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Tail docking shall never be performed on a dog

Answer 17

False; medical grounds

Question 18

The use of any poisonous substance or drug for the euthanasia of pet animals is prohibited

Answer 18

True; the use of any poisonous substance or drug, the dose and application of which cannot be controlled
is prohibited

Question 19

After the termination of the experiment, an animal shall humanely be killed when it is likely to remain in moderate or severe pain, suffering, distress or lasting harm

Answer 19

True

Question 20

License may be granted for experiments for the purposes of manufacture of cosmetics, tobacco or other consumer goods only when lab animals are used

Answer 20

False

Question 21

There is no need to use anaesthesia and analgesia during the experiment if it is incompatible with the purpose of the experiment

Answer 21

True

Question 22

The local animal experimentation committee shall authorize and register the operation of an establishment using animals for experiments

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Carcasses of farm animals in which presence of TSE has been officially confirmed belongs to Category 1 by products/ waste

Answer 23

True

Question 24

Carcasses of zoo animals, circus and experimental animals belong to category 2 by products/ waste

Answer 24

False; category 1

Question 25

Specified risk material belongs to category 3 by products/ waste if it was removed from an animal fit for human consumption

Answer 25

False ; category 1 because specified risk material (all SRM is Category 1 once removed)

Question 26

Carcasses of slaughtered animals which are fit for human consumption but not intended for human consumption for commercial reasons belong in category 3 by products/ waste

Answer 26

True

Question 27

Catering waste from means of transport operating internationally may be used for feeding farm animals following heat treatment

Answer 27

False; category 1- burial in authorised landfill

Question 28

Disinfection is used to produce total destruction of every microorganism on the holding

Answer 28

False

Question 29

Concentration, pH and presence of organic material, natural proteins or ammonia affect the efficacy of chlorine-based disinfectants.

Answer 29

True

Question 30

Hypochlorites are corrosive, easily neutralised by organic material and decompose readily

Answer 30

True

Question 31

Hypochlorites have broad spectrums of antibacterial action but are ineffective against viruses,

Answer 31

false

Question 32

Formal-aldehyde as a disinfectant is effective against most viruses and bacteria and in the EU is often used in disinfection

Answer 32

False

Question 33

Hard water and the presence of large amounts of organic material reduce the activity of Iodophores

Answer 33

True

Question 34

Fulfilment of conditions of animal health requirements of fairs, markets and exhibitions is the responsibility of the person authorized to organize them.

Answer 34

True

Question 35

To ensure a clear link between the animal and the pet passport, dogs, cats and ferrets must be fitted with an electronic microchip.

Answer 35

True

Question 36

Genetic screening is a possible disease control strategy in the eradication of certain notifiable diseases

Answer 36

True

Question 37

Public opinion shall not be taken into consideration in the eradication of notifiable zoonotic diseases

Answer 37

False; badgers and TB