AHPS week 3 and 4 Flashcards
What are the five main modes of transmission of disease in shelters?
Direct transmission Indirect (via fomite) transmission Droplet transmission Airbourne transmission (infectious residue from dried droplets or dust remains suspended and is able to travel through the air Vector transmission
What are the three aims of infectious disease control programs?
- Minimise host susceptibility (nutrition, pain control, stocking rate, reduce stress)
- Optimise every animal’s immune resistance e.g vaccination and worming
- Decrease likelihood of exposure to problem pathogens - with good shelter design
How long should quarantine be for incoming cats and dogs?
8 days
What are two breeds that fall into the ‘toy’ category?
CKC, pug
What are two breeds that fall into the ‘terrier’ category?
Staffy
JRT
What are two breeds that fall into the ‘gun dog’ category?
Labs
Goldens
What are two breeds of dog that fall into the ‘hound’ category?
whippet, dachsund, rhod. ridgeback
What are two breeds of dog that fall into ‘working dog’ category?
BC
Kelpie
What are two breeds of dog that fall into ‘utility dog’ category?
Rotti
Schnauzer
What are two dog breeds that fall under non-sporting category?
Frenchies
Poodles
What are the five key components of companion animal care?
Environment Diet Exercise Behaviour Health care
What is the risk period for puppy infection with parvovirus?
8 - 24 weeks
This is also the critical learning period when it is most important that they are socialised
What are the seven main aspects of preventative healthcare?
Vaccination Intestinal worms Heartworm Fleas Desexing Microchipping and registration Preventative care of specific systems e.g teeth, hair, ears, nails
What are core vaccines?
Those recommended worldwide for all individuals of a given species.
What are non-core vaccines?
Those recommended for animals whose geographical location, local environment or lifestyle places them at risk of contracting a specific infection
What are the three core vaccines for dogs (C3)
Canine parvovirus
Canine adenovirus-1 (hepatitis)
Canine distemper virus
What are the two components of the KC vaccine
Parainfluenza virus
Bordetella bronchispetica
Factors influencing the design of a vaccination protocol are:
- Period over which maternal immunity interferes with effective immunisation (affects timing of initial series)
- Duration of immunity (affects frequency)
- Effectiveness of the vaccine (are there multiple strains?)
- Prevalence of the disease in the community
Why are the first two doses of puppy immunisation protocol given 6 - 8 weeks apart?
Because in some puppies the first dose will not be effective as maternal antibodies from the colostrum are still active
What is an example of a vaccination protocol for dogs with ANNUAL vaccines?
6-8 week: C3
12 - 14 week: C3 + KC
16 - 18 week: C5
1 year later, annually: C5
What is an example of a vaccination protocol for dogs with TRIENNUAL vaccines?
6-8 weeks: C5 10-12 week: C5 12 months: C5 For the next 2 years: KC In the 3rd year: C5
Which worm can be transmitted in utero and milk in puppies?
Roundworm
Does worming treat or prevent infection?
Treat. Important to worm regularly
What is the recommended worming schedule for puppies
Every 2 weeks until 12 weeks of age
Every month until 6 months of age
Every 3 months thereafter
