Definitions Flashcards
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Acute disease
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Strong, intensive, short-lived
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Chronic disease
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Takes longer to develop, lasts longer time
3
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Health
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A state of complete (physical, biological, mental, societal and cultural) wellbeing
4
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Zoonotic illness
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Can pass form animals to humans
5
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Homeostasis
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Regulation of stable internal environment within tolerable limits
6
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Biosecurity
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A set of practical measures to prevent the spread of disease on and between farms, setting up biosecurity measures helps everyone on the farm, as well as stock
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Poison
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Any substance that disturbed homeostasis
