Chapter 11 -Animal Procurement & Quarantine

Question 1

How does a Class A dealer obtain animals?

Answer 1

They breed the animals at their facility.

Question 2

What does the animal’s microbiological status refer to?

Answer 2

The types of microorganisms that the animal is carrying.

Question 3

An animal that carries no detectable microorganisms is known as _____.

Answer 3

Germfree or axenic

Question 4

Dogs purchased from Class B dealers are typically considered what category of animal?

Answer 4

Random source

Question 5

What procedures are performed during a quarantine period?

Answer 5

Tests for health status, vaccinations, treatment for obvious diseases.

Question 6

True or False

Specific pathogen-free animals have no detectable microorganisms.

Answer 6

False

They are known to be free from specified pathogens but not all pathogens.

Question 7

The period after new animals arrive in which they are kept separate from the other animals in the facility is called the _____ period.

Answer 7

Quarantine

Question 8

This period allows newly arrived animals to recover from the stress of transport and get used to a new environment.

Answer 8

Acclimation

Question 9

What is the purpose of a conditioning period?

Answer 9

Dealing with health issues of newly arrived animals.

Question 10

What is the difference between gnotobiotic and germfree animals?

Answer 10

Gnotobiotic animals have a defined flora; germfree animals have no detectable microorganisms.