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Flashcards by Charlene Mandimutsira, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Charlene Mandimutsira
over 10 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Active Contact | Some parasites move to areas where they are more likely to come into contact with an animal |
| Adult | Last stage, lay eggs and reproduce |
| Direct | a life cycle in which a parasite is transmitted directly from one host to the next without an intermediate host or vector from another species |
| Host | Any organism that another organism or bacteria live in or on. |
| Indirect | require different types or hosts or a vector (intermediate host) |
| Larvae | first immature stage emerging from the egg |
| Nymph | any immature stage of a parasite |
| Parasite | organism living inside (endoparasites) or on (ectoparasites) the host. |
| Passive Contact | animals come to the eggs or larva that cannot move |
| Pupae | stage following the larval stage |
| Review Questions | ..... |
| How long (in months) can maternal antibodies block a primary immunological response to a vaccine? | 6 months |
| What are the symptoms of hookworms? | -black, tarry diarrhea -dark stool -lethargy -anemia -vomiting -irritated skin where hookworms penetrated the body |
| What is Sarcoptic Mange also known as? | Scabies |
| How are tapeworms transmitted? | Transmitted through intermediate hosts, usually fleas, who obtain the egg and then are eaten by another animal |
| What disease can a host animal get from ticks? | Spotted Disease: fever, joint & muscle, pain and weakness which can lead to heart and kidney problems |
| Describe Milk Fever | Metabolic disorder: also know as hypocalcemia: affects cattle, sheep and goats, occurs when the animal has low blood calcium levels during lactation |
| What is colic? What animal does it affect? | Abdominal pain; mainly impacts horses because they are unable to vomit. |
| Describe 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 |
| What types of muscles does White Muscle Disease affect? | cardiac and smooth muscles |
| What 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. |
| What are the classes of parasites? | External and Internal |
| What is an argasidae tick? | Three host tick; soft tick |
| What are the symptoms of the heel fly/ cattle grub? | -Bumps on back -Cattle running inspiring for no apparent reason -Presence of flies |
| Name examples of internal parasites/ | Tapeworm, heart worm, roundworm, hookworm |
| Can parasites cause economic loss? | Parasites cause many economic losses: slow animals growth, lower feed conversion, decrease production and may cause death |
| What 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 |
| Name some external parasite control methods? | spraying, dipping, pour-ons, injections, sanitation, and pasture rotation |
| What 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 |
| What is passive immunity? | Preformed antibodies are transferred to a recipient either by natural or artificial processes |
| What is the longest type of round worm? | Ascarid |
| How long is the beef or pork tapeworm? | 20-25 feet |
| What must happen in order for liver flukes to hatch? | Must land in water hatch |
| How 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 |
| What is the most common internal parasite in small animals? | Tapeworm |
| What animal structure do whipworms live in? | live in cecum |
| What 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 |
| How are heartworms transmitted? | Through feeding mosquitoes who desposit larvae |
| What is anemia? | Lack of hemoglobin in blood aka lack of blood |
| What causes Blackleg? | Caused by spore forming bacterium attacking skeletal muscles |
| How is foot rot caused? | Caused by interaction of two anaerobic bacteria |
| How is bluetongue transmitted? | INSECTS -in utero -infected needles -semen |
| What is the cure for Bovine Virus Diarrhea? | has no cure, treatments are given to control symptoms |
| How can Avian Influenza be prevented? | Decreasing contact with feces of wild birds; AVOIDING LIVE MARKETS; using good sanitation practices |
| What is another name for ringworm? | Club Lamb Fungus |
| What is the main symptom of facial eczema? | sunburn |
| Kennel Cough formally was formally known as what? | Canine Bordetellosis or Bordetella |
| What are the kinds of Feline Respiratory diseases? | Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis Feline Calicivirus Feline Pneumonitis |
| What do you call an indication that a disease is present? | Symptom |
| What 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 |
| What 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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