Study Material for Feb 25 Lab Quiz Flashcards
What problem can come from consistently underdosing anthelmintics?
Worms can develop a resistance
How do killed virus vaccines and MLV vaccines differ?
Modified live vaccines have a live virus with diminished disease-causing ability, while killed virus vaccines contain only dead virus
What is the taste of normal (bland) milk?
Slightly sweet
What components are in the hard curd?
Casein, Ca, P, Rennin, water
How far apart should injections be given from one another?
Four inches
What are the four quality cuts of meat, in order from most to least intramuscular fat?
Prime, Choice, Select, Standard
What is an advantage and disadvantage of administering antibiotics in drinking water?
It is easy to administer, but hard to measure dosage
What are the components of butter?
Fat, fat-soluble vitamins, water
How are needle gauge and length related?
They are not
What characteristics determine a high quality egg when candling?
Small air cell, no presence of abnormalities, faint yolk
What internal temperature should hamburgers reach when cooking?
160 degrees F
How do lactose and table sugar compare?
Lactose is less sweet
What are some guidelines for safely handling meat products?
Do not use the same plate for raw and cooked meats, wash everything that comes into contact with raw meat/juices, do not store raw meat with ready-to-eat foods
What is the main purpose of a withdrawal time?
Ensure that pharmaceuticals do not end up in the food supply
What is the maximum amount of medication that should be given in an injection?
10 cc
What type of coagulation is used to produce cottage cheese?
Acid Coagulation
What things are commonly indicated on pharmaceutical labels?
Dosage, storage requirements, method of administration, type of animal, and withdrawal time
Why does fat rise to the top of raw milk?
Fat has a lower specific gravity than the rest of the milk
Why were Na, K, and Cl included in the bounce back product?
All three are electrolytes
What components were in the acid whey (soft curd)?
Acid, lactose, all minerals and vitamins
Why is wool a good insulator?
It has the ability to trap air
Which quality determining procedure is used commercially?
Candling
What are some common injection sites for cows?
Milk vein, tail, back of neck, jugular
Which animal, out of dogs, cows, and rats, gets IP (intraperitoneal) injections most commonly?
Rats
What components were in the sweet whey (hard curd)?
Lactose, minerals besides Ca and P, water, vitamins, albumins and globulins
Why do dog and cat flea/tick medications differ?
Phenothrin is toxic to cats and causes seizures
What is an example of a natural impurity?
Grease
Why are flea and tick drops administered behind the shoulder blades?
Dogs and cats cannot reach this spot