VCNA September 2024 1 Flashcards
(6 cards)
In a South African exotic animal practice, a lagomorph presents with signs of dental malocclusion and gastrointestinal issues after being fed a locally available feed. What is the most likely explanation for this presentation?
A. Inadequate hydration due to arid environment
B. Nutritional deficiencies from inappropriate diets such as equine pellets
C. Genetic predisposition common in native rabbit breeds
B. Nutritional deficiencies from inappropriate diets such as equine pellets
A veterinary practice in Hong Kong reports a high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in rabbits and dermatologic issues in parrots. Which factor is most likely contributing to the high rate of undiagnosed cases in exotic species in the region?
A. Climate variations across regions
B. Owner preference for symptom relief over diagnostic tests
C. A shortage of veterinary schools in East Asia
B. Owner preference for symptom relief over diagnostic tests
A European veterinarian is treating a red-eared slider with renal gout and suspects limited medication options. Which regulatory framework governs off-license medication use in the EU for such exotic patients?
A. The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Protocol
B. The Cascade under Regulation (EU) 2019/6
C. The Exotic Animal Welfare Directive of 2022
B. The Cascade under Regulation (EU) 2019/6
In Singapore, a veterinary student learns that rabbits, though sometimes viewed as pests or food, dominate exotic caseloads. What best explains this contradiction across cultures?
A. Rabbits’ ability to adapt to tropical climates
B. Cultural symbolism does not significantly influence pet ownership trends
C. Government subsidies encourage rabbit breeding
B. Cultural symbolism does not significantly influence pet ownership trends
A veterinarian in New Zealand is training to become a specialist in exotic pet medicine. Through which organization can they pursue formal avian specialization recognized in Australasia?
A. European College of Zoologic Medicine (ECZM)
B. Royal Veterinary College of Australia (RVCA)
C. Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS)
C. Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS)
A veterinary student is reviewing global trends in exotic animal practice. According to the article ‘Exotic Animal Practice Around the World,’ what best characterizes the global development of this field?
A. It has declined due to a decrease in pet ownership
B. It is growing and likely to converge globally, similar to the status of cats and dogs
C. It remains stagnant due to lack of media interest
B. It is growing and likely to converge globally, similar to the status of cats and dogs
