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definitions of allergens

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a substance that is responsible for an allergy such as pollen, dust and mould

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definitions of anaplasmosis

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a bacterial disease transmitted by a tick biting

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anthrax

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bacterial disease affecting the lungs and skin of sheep and cattle

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aspergillosis

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a fungal disease affecting body tissue

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bartonellosis

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a bacterial infection belonging to the genus bartonella

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blackleg

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a communicable bacterial disease affecting livestock

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calf diphtheria

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a chronic infection affecting young cattle

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carcasses

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remains of dead’s animals after being slaughtered by consumption

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cardiology

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a branch of medicine related to heart diseases disorders and the treatments associated with it

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clamydia

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a bacterial infection caused by chlamydophilia bacteria

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clinical biochemistry

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a branch of chemistry that deals with the examination of chemicals in body fluids

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convulsion

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sudden strange and spontaneous contractions of muscles usually related to brain disorders

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dermatology

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The branch of medicine related to skin, disease one and treatments

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distemper

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A viral infection that affects the animals brain and immune system

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ehrlichiosis

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A bacterial illness spread by ticks

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erysipelas

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Communicable bacterial disease with a big red spots on the skin

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flea allergy dermatitis

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An itchy skin, disease, affecting dogs and cats

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fluid analysis

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A test done to examine fluids formed in the abdomen

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Foot rot

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A bacterial infection on animals beat

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glaucoma

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A condition that causes injury to the eyes optic nerve and leads to loss of eyesight

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haemorrhage

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Heavy discharge of blood from blood vessels

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hepatitis

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A liver infection caused by a virus

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hepatozoonosis

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Tick disease caused by Protozoa

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Hide

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The skin of animals, such as a buffalo oxen, a horse

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Hypothyroidism

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A condition in which the thyroid gland produces excessive thyroxine hormone

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Ligation

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Tying of a blood vessel tube or duct through surgery

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Lyme disease

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bacterial illness caused by tick

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macular degeneration

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A condition that harms the spinal cord and nerves

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Micro organisms

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Any bacteria, virus, or fungus that are microscopic in nature

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musculoskeletal disorders

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Injuries and disorders that affect the animals, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, discs, and blood vessels

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neurology

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A branch of medicine that is related to nervous system

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neutering

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The removal of an animals reproductive organ

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Niemann, pick disease

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A red disease influencing an animals, body cell capability to metabolise fat

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operant conditioning

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Are learning method that is based on rewards and punishments for a particular behaviour

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ophthalmology

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A branch of medicine that is related to eye diseases and disorders and the treatment for them

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pathogen

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A disease, causing bacteria, viruses, or other micro organisms

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pathology

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A branch of medicine that is related to lavatory examination of samples of body tissues

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Pheromones

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Chemical substances that are secreted from animals to impact the behaviour of another animal

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Physiotherapy

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Treatment through massage, exercise and heat treatment

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Progressive retinal atrophy

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set of diseases that affect photo receptor cells in the retina

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tourniquet

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Device that stops the flow of blood from blood vessels

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Toxicology

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A branch of science that deals with poisons

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urinalysis

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Branch of science that deals with the examination of urine

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zoonotic pathogens

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Pathogens naturally transmitted between animals and humans

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