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Aesptic

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Free of microogranisms

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Behavior

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Action performed in response to stimulus

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Bight

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A loop of rope, as distinct from the ends of the rope

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Biohazard

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A risk to human health or the environment arising from biological work, especially with microorganisms

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Bowline knot

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A type of knot used to form a fixed loop at the end of a rope

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Bridge

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The upper bony part of an animal’s nose

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Chemical Hazard

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Any toxic substance that may pose a wide range of health hazards, such as irritation, sensitization, and carcinogenicity, and physical hazards such as flammability, corrosion and reactivity

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Communication

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Signaling between one animal and another

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Contaminate

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To make something impure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance

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Courtship

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The act of attracting a mate

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Curiosity

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The act of investigating; showing strong desire to know or learn something

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Biological Hazard

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Refers to any biological substance that poses a threat to the health of living organisms, primarily that of humans

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Dilution

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The act of making a liquid or substance weaker in strength

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Disinfectant

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A chemical liquid that destroys bacteria

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Double half hitch knot

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Double overhand noose; used around a post

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Elimination

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Defecation; urination

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Ergonomic Hazard

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A hazard that occurs when the type of work, body positions and working conditions put a strain on the body; usually damage is done from long-term exposure

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Ethology

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The study of animal behavior

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Exposure

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The state of being exposed to contact with something

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External Stimulus

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Something outside the animal (e.g., sound, smell, sight) that has an impact or an effect on an organism so that its behavior is modified in a detectable way

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Ferrule

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A ring or cap, typically a metal one, that strengthens the end of a handle, stick or tube and prevents it from splitting or wearing

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Flammable

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Easily set on fire

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Foraging

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Feeding

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Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

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System of classification and labeling of chemicals; GHS defines and classifies the hazards of chemical products and communicates health and safety information on labels and Safety Data Sheets

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Habituation
Learning based on habit
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Half hitch knot
Simple overhand knot, in which the working end of a line is brought over and under the standing part
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Halter
A rope or strap with a noose or headstall placed around the head of a horse or other animal; used for leading or tethering an animal
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Harmful
Causing or likely to cause unfavorable conditions or results
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Hazard
A danger or risk
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Head gate
A device used to restrain the head of a large animal
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Ingest
To take into the body (food, drink or another substance) by swallowing or absorbing it
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Inhale
To breathe in or take in (e.g., air, gas, smoke)
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Internal Stimulus
Something inside the animal (e.g., hunger, fatigue, cold temperature, hormones) that has an impact or an effect on an organism so that its behavior is modified in a detectable way
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Isopropyl Alcohol
A clear, colorless, flammable liquid that is frequently used as a disinfectant
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Knot
A fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope or something similar
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Learning
The development of behaviors through experience
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Microorganism
An organism that can only be viewed under a microscope, such as a bacterium, virus or protozoan
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NIOSH
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, an agency that is a part of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the nation's health protection agency; NIOSH conducts research and makes recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury or illness.
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Offensive/Defensive
Aggression and submissive behavior or defense from aggressors
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OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, an agency in the United States Department of Labor that sets standards and enforces safe and healthful working conditions.
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Parental Care
Ensuring survival of young
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Pathogen
A disease-causing microorganism; any agent that causes disease
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Equipment worn to minimize the exposure to hazards that cause workplace injuries or illnesses
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Physical Hazard
A factor in the environment that can harm the body without necessarily touching the body
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Play Behavior
Training for life activities, play strengthens social bond while providing an outlet for energy
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Precautions
Measures taken in advance to prevent something dangerous, unpleasant or inconvenient from happening
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Radioactive
Emitting or relating to the emission of ionizing radiation or particles
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Reefer's Knot
A simple binding knot based on the square knot with a half bow that secures two lengths of rope together
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Reproductive
Relating to mating, giving birth
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Resting
Lying down, sitting, basking, sleeping
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Roccal-D Plus
A disinfectant that is used in many animal care facilities and some biological laboratories
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Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
(formally known as material safety data sheet) provides workers and emergency personnel with procedures for handling or working with a substance in a safe manner
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Safety Hazard
Any source of potential damage, harm or adverse health effects on something or someone under certain conditions at work
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Sharps
Medical term for devices with sharp points or edges that can cut or puncture skin and cause harm to the person handling them
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Social
Working to create relationships; gregarious, interactional, organized together, as in helping the group with grooming, etc.
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Square Knot
A type of double knot that is made symmetrically to hold securely and be easily untied
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Squeeze Chute
A device used to restrain large animals, especially cattle and horses
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Stanchion
A specially designed head gate to hold an animal in place white allowing feeding and resting
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Stimulus
Something that elicits a response
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Territorial
Protecting a resource for exclusive use; relating to a particular district or locality
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Toxcicity
The degree to which a substance can damage an organism
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Vocalizations
Barks, growls, snorts, howls, alaram sounds, other languages
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Whipping
Binding around the end of a rope to prevent its natural tendency to fray
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Workplace Organization Hazard
A stressor that may cause short-term stress and long-term strain, such as workload, lack of respect, workplace violence or sexual harassment

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