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Vet Med Test: Parasites and Diseases
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- 1Active ContactSome parasites move to areas where they are more likely to come into contact with an animal
- 2AdultLast stage, lay eggs and reproduce
- 3Directa life cycle in which a parasite is transmitted directly from one host to the next without an intermediate host or vector from another species
- 4HostAny organism that another organism or bacteria live in or on.
- 5Indirectrequire different types or hosts or a vector (intermediate host)
- 6Larvaefirst immature stage emerging from the egg
- 7Nymphany immature stage of a parasite
- 8Parasiteorganism living inside (endoparasites) or on (ectoparasites) the host.
- 9Passive Contactanimals come to the eggs or larva that cannot move
- 10Pupaestage following the larval stage
- 11Review Questions.....
- 12How long (in months) can maternal antibodies block a primary immunological response to a vaccine?6 months
- 13What are the symptoms of hookworms?-black, tarry diarrhea
-dark stool
-lethargy
-anemia
-vomiting
-irritated skin where hookworms penetrated the body - 14What is Sarcoptic Mange also known as?Scabies
- 15How are tapeworms transmitted?Transmitted through intermediate hosts, usually fleas, who obtain the egg and then are eaten by another animal
- 16What disease can a host animal get from ticks?Spotted Disease: fever, joint & muscle, pain and weakness which can lead to heart and kidney problems
- 17Describe Milk FeverMetabolic disorder: also know as hypocalcemia: affects cattle, sheep and goats, occurs when the animal has low blood calcium levels during lactation
- 18What is colic? What animal does it affect?Abdominal pain; mainly impacts horses because they are unable to vomit.
- 19Describe bloat:refers to rapid fermentation, producing excess gas or foam in the rumen and is caused by consuming highly concentrated rations and lush legume pastures
- 20What types of muscles does White Muscle Disease affect?cardiac and smooth muscles
- 21What are some symptoms of Demodectic mange?itching, red, irritated skin, small areas of hair loss on face and front leg, skin oozing serum, may contract bacterial infection.
- 22What are the classes of parasites?External and Internal
- 23What is an argasidae tick?Three host tick; soft tick
- 24What are the symptoms of the heel fly/ cattle grub?-Bumps on back
-Cattle running inspiring for no apparent reason
-Presence of flies - 25Name examples of internal parasites/Tapeworm, heart worm, roundworm, hookworm
- 26Can parasites cause economic loss?Parasites cause many economic losses: slow animals growth, lower feed conversion, decrease production and may cause death
- 27What is the difference between internal and external parasites?External parasites- Start on the inside of the body and become an adult on the outside
Internal parasite- Goes from outside the host to the inside of the host - 28Name some external parasite control methods?spraying, dipping, pour-ons, injections, sanitation, and pasture rotation
- 29What are some common types of parasite diagnostic tests?Fecal Analysis
-Fecal flotation
-Baemam technique
-Fecal sedimentation
-Direct smear
-Visualization
Blood Analysis
-Stained blood smear
-Direct blood smear
External Parasite
-Skin Scrape - 30What is passive immunity?Preformed antibodies are transferred to a recipient either by natural or artificial processes
- 31What is the longest type of round worm?Ascarid
- 32How long is the beef or pork tapeworm?20-25 feet
- 33What must happen in order for liver flukes to hatch?Must land in water hatch
- 34How can you prevent Trichinosis?-Control rat population
-feed only cooked garbage or feed stuffs
-dispose of dead carcasses
-cook pork thorough, at least 137 degrees Farenheit - 35What is the most common internal parasite in small animals?Tapeworm
- 36What animal structure do whipworms live in?live in cecum
- 37What are the symptoms of earmites?-scratching at the ear
-ears become red and inflamed
-crust may appear on or around the ears
-abscesses around the ears - 38How are heartworms transmitted?Through feeding mosquitoes who desposit larvae
- 39What is anemia?Lack of hemoglobin in blood aka lack of blood
- 40What causes Blackleg?Caused by spore forming bacterium attacking skeletal muscles
- 41How is foot rot caused?Caused by interaction of two anaerobic bacteria
- 42How is bluetongue transmitted?INSECTS
-in utero
-infected needles
-semen - 43What is the cure for Bovine Virus Diarrhea?has no cure, treatments are given to control symptoms
- 44How can Avian Influenza be prevented?Decreasing contact with feces of wild birds; AVOIDING LIVE MARKETS; using good sanitation practices
- 45What is another name for ringworm?Club Lamb Fungus
- 46What is the main symptom of facial eczema?sunburn
- 47Kennel Cough formally was formally known as what?Canine Bordetellosis or Bordetella
- 48What are the kinds of Feline Respiratory diseases?Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis
Feline Calicivirus
Feline Pneumonitis - 49What do you call an indication that a disease is present?Symptom
- 50What is considered valuable information concerning understanding the life cycle of parasites?How the particular stage affects the host
Most common type of year for parasites to be in environment
Type of infestations or sickness caused by parasites - 51What conditions would lead to increased exposure to parasite eggs and a greater degree of infestation?Over-crowding
Over-grazing
Poor sanitary conditions
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