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Aseptic

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Free of microorganisms

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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

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Biohazard

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A risk to human health or the environment arising from biological work,of living organisms, primarily that of humans

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Biological Hazard

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

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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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Dilution

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The act of make 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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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 that has an impact or an effect on an organism so that it’s 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

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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

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Learning based on habit

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Half high knot
Simple overhand knot, in which the working end of the line is brought over and under the standing part
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Halter
A rope or strap with a noose or headstall places 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 by swallowing or absorbing it
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Inhale
To breathe in or take in
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Internal stimulus
Something inside the animal that has an impact or an effect on an organism so the 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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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
Equipment worn to minimize the exposure to hazards that cause workplace injuries or illness
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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 bonds 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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Reffer's Knot
A simple binding 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
Laying 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
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 works
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Sharps
Medical term for devices with sharp points or edges that can cut or puncture 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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NIOSH
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, an agency that is a part of the Center of Disease Control and Prevention, 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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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 while 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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Toxicity
The degree to which a substance can damage an organism
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Vocalization
Barks,growls,snorts,howls, alarm 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 wiolence or secual harassment

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