Biosecurity

Question 1

Zoonoses

Answer 1

Any disease/infection which is transmissible from animal to human

Question 2

Biosecurity

Answer 2

A strategic and integrated approach to reduce infectious diseases

Question 3

4 Forms of Biosecurity

Answer 3

-infection control
-aseptic techniques
-management of GMOs
-bio/agroterrorism

Question 4

4 reasons why Biosecurity is important?

Answer 4

-protect health and welfare of animals
-protect health and welfare of people
-protect trade and the economy
-protect our way of life

Question 5

DAFF

Answer 5

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry (national legislation)

Question 6

WOAH

Answer 6

World Organization for Animal Health

Question 7

AHA

Answer 7

Animal Health Australia

Question 8

Fomite

Answer 8

Inanimate objects that transmit disease

Question 9

PPE

Answer 9

Personal Protective Equipment

Question 10

Cleaning is the

Answer 10

Removal of soiling

Question 11

Disinfecting is the

Answer 11

Removal of microbes

Question 12

Most at risk:

Answer 12

-Young
-Old
-Pregnant
-Immunocompromised

Question 13

Risk =

Answer 13

Probability x Impact