Register now to access 7 million high quality study materials (What's Course Hero?) Course Hero is the premier provider of high quality online educational resources. With millions of study documents, online tutors, digital flashcards and free courseware, Course Hero is helping students learn more efficiently and effectively. Whether you're interested in exploring new subjects or mastering key topics for your next exam, Course Hero has the tools you need to achieve your goals.
2 Pages
Brucellosis
Course: AVS 332, Spring 2008School: Rhode Island
Rating:
Document Preview
Bacterial BRUCELLOSIS disease Brucella suis Most zoonotic to humans Mode of transmission: o Direct contact o Ingestion In Pigs: o Primarily known as a breeding disease o Boars Sows Gilts Animals can be re-infected with the disease Causes abortions 100% of the time o Very early 1 month direct contact with blood Humans: ** In slaughterhouse workers most susceptible Causes: o Sterility o Laminitis o...
Unformatted Document Excerpt
Coursehero >> Rhode Island >> Rhode Island >> AVS 332Course Hero has millions of student submitted documents similar to the one
below including study guides, practice problems, reference materials, practice exams, textbook help and tutor support.
Course Hero has millions of student submitted documents similar to the one
below including study guides, practice problems, reference materials, practice exams, textbook help and tutor support.
Bacterial BRUCELLOSIS disease Brucella suis Most zoonotic to humans Mode of transmission: o Direct contact o Ingestion In Pigs: o Primarily known as a breeding disease o Boars Sows Gilts Animals can be re-infected with the disease Causes abortions 100% of the time o Very early 1 month direct contact with blood
Humans:
**
In slaughterhouse workers most susceptible Causes: o Sterility o Laminitis o Abscesses (occasionally)
In Humans: most deadly strain is Brucella suis ** almost like malaria cycles in temperature Routinely test for: Brucellosis Pseudorabies Classical Swine Fever (CSF) African Swine Fever (ASF)
Find millions of documents on Course Hero - Study Guides, Lecture Notes, Reference Materials, Practice Exams and more.
Course Hero has millions of course specific materials providing students with the best way to expand
their education.
Below is a small sample set of documents:
Below is a small sample set of documents:
Rhode Island - AVS - 332
BOVINE SPONGIOFORM ENCEPHALOPATHY Progressive neurological disease Caused by a Prion extremely hard to get rid of 1970s first cases; 1980s first case in humans o In the U.S. 3 confirmed cases In cattle not transferable from one animal to ano
Rhode Island - BIO - 101
Chapter 1: A View of LifeDistinguish between living and nonliving things by describing the features that characterize living organisms:Three basic themes of biology: - the evolution of biology - transmission of biology - the flow of energy through
Rhode Island - AVS - 332
VIBRIOSIS Venereal disease (bacterial) o Gram negative o Comma or S-shaped Not zoonotic Found all over the world Young heifers most at risk for contracting Transmitted: Infected bull to cows through natural breeding Bulls harbor the infectio
Rhode Island - AVS - 332
ORNITHOSIS - PSITTACOSIS bacteria chlamydial disease "parrot fever" carried by parrots spread by pet birds, chickens Zoonotic - mild to severe respiratory infections Transmitted = inhalation of feces or contact with nasal discharge Death can be ca
Rhode Island - AVS - 332
RABIES Viral zoonotic disease Main vectors: raccoon, bat, rat 100% fatal once the onset of symptoms occur Causes acute encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) Can be passed through the milkSymptoms: In cows look like they are choking Go
Rhode Island - AVS - 332
RHODOCOCCUS EQUINE PNEUMONIA Bacteria Most common cause of pneumonia Affects foals infects the lungs o Mucus is coughed up, swallowed again o Bacteria goes into intestines* Younger foals more susceptible Transmitted: Oral-fecal Inhalation
Rhode Island - AVS - 332
COCCIDIOSIS protozoan parasite causes significant economic losses in the poultry industry not zoonotic Transmitted: oral-fecal fomitesSymptoms: severe bloody diarrhea inflammation of the ceca weight loss paleness depression dead birdsTreatment:
Rhode Island - AVS - 332
RIFT VALLEY FEVER Acute fever-causing viral disease Hemorrhagic zoonotic Foreign disease found in East + South Africa Affects ruminants, carnivores, camels, rodents Primary vector = Mosquito * Vaccine can cause birth defects Symptoms: - fever depr
Rhode Island - AVS - 332
SALMONELLOSIS "Salmonella" Bacterial zoonotic disease Can be found anywhere Comes from contaminated food o milk, eggs, cheese, fruits and veggies o raw eggs in homemade ice-cream o causes millions of food poisonings Can live in the cracks of cutt
Rhode Island - AVS - 332
SCREW-WORM Parasitic fly Enter open wounds and feed on living tissue o Need a living host in order to complete their development Can be zoonotic Survives in tropical and semitropical temperatures Female can lay up to 400 eggs o Hatch in as li
Rhode Island - AVS - 332
STRANGLES Bacteria Occurs worldwide Characterized by nasal discharge + inflammation of lymph nodes Transmitted: direct contact, flies, fomites Diagnosis + Treatment: Penicillin High morbidity, low mortality Incubation = 3-14 daysSymptoms:
Rhode Island - AVS - 332
SWINE VESICULAR DISEASE Viral disease zoonotic Doesn't occur in the U.S. foreign disease Pigs only species that is naturally infected Transmission: o Contact with infected animal o Ingestion of infected meat scrapsSymptoms * symptoms resem
Rhode Island - AVS - 332
PSEUDORABIES Viral disease, not zoonotic Also known as: o Aujeszky's disease o Mad Itch cattle # of different strains and vaccines (all restricted) Virus is shed in the saliva and nasal secretions of infected swine Spread through oral or nasal con
Rhode Island - AVS - 325
Tiger (Panthera tigris) Description: The AZA Tiger SSP encompasses three subspecies of tiger: Siberian, Sumatran, and Indochinese. Two additional subspecies, the South China tiger and Bengal tiger, are not included in the SSP. Tiger subspecies are pr
Rhode Island - AVS - 332
SORE MOUTH Virus Zoonotic not uncommon Looks like FMD Transmitted: direct contact fomites o most people get the virus from visiting other farms Symptoms: Blisters on the mouth and lips Runs its course within 1-4 weeks * Virus hides in scabs can liv
Rhode Island - AVS - 332
EIA EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA "Swamp Fever" Virus Occurs in the U.S. not uncommon o Primarily down south Resembles African horse sickness, EVA, EEE3 Stages: Acute o Very rapid o Hard to diagnose - no treatment o 80% mortality o Symptoms: Hig
Rhode Island - AVS - 332
Rachel Golub AVS 332 Animal Diseases Leptospirosis Bacterial zoonotic disease that is caused by the bacteria Leptospira Affects humans and a wide range of animals including mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles First described by Adolf Weil in 1
Rhode Island - AVS - 332
Disease Project: What How Why Where When1/25/08RESULTSDisease PreventionBiosecurity Appropriate Vaccinations99% of diseases can be prevented using these techniques 1st way to Disease Control: 1. Recognize your animals have a disease Of
Rhode Island - AVS - 332
PESTES DE PETITES also known as "Goat Plague" Virus in small ruminants o Morbillivirus similar to Rinderpest Mainly found in eastern Africa and Middle East Transmitted: Direct contact Symptoms: Fever depression fatigue Discharge from the nose, mout
Rhode Island - AVS - 332
PAPILLOMA VIRUS Virus considered infectious Warts looks like a bump Underneath the wart little roots attached to skin o If pulled off will bleed o You can see little holes where the roots used to be Can be frozen off Vaccine * Occasionally
Rhode Island - AVS - 332
PASTEURELLOSIS Bacteria "snuffles" Most prevalent in rabbits respiratory disease zoonotic Transmitted: Mating Contact wounds Symptoms: show when animal is under stressNasal discharge - congestion Conjunctivitis Abscesses * Often resides in the m
Rhode Island - AVS - 332
Non-core vaccines * all cats should be tested for FeLV + FIV FELINE IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS Transmitted through bites Acute = sick, develop fever Chronic = AIDS-like syndrome, immunosuppressed, bad gum disease, gastrointestinal problems BORRELIOSIS (L
Rhode Island - AVS - 332
Core Vaccines should be included in the preventative health program Core Vaccines DOGS Distemper Hepatitis Parainfluenza Parvovirus Rabies * All delivered in a 4-way or 5-way vaccine * Leptospirosis not considered a core vaccine CANINE DISTEMPER Vi
Rhode Island - AVS - 332
Sensitivity May give false positives but always finds it Specificity Very high Give this up over the other one LEUKOSIS Blood-borne disease virus 88% of all herds in the world will test positive o 5% will develop clinical signs Hides in white
Rhode Island - AVS - 332
LISTERIOSISBacteria occurs worldwide `circling disease' in sheep and goats Can be zoonotic if immunosuppressed High mortality Low morbidity Transmitted: Direct contact Ingestion of moldy silage Aerosol Oral-fecal Symptoms: Fever Muscle aches Loss
Rhode Island - AVS - 332
MALIGNANT CATARRHAL FEVER Fatal disease in cattle systemic virus 2 forms: o Wildebeests Alcelaphine herpesvirus (AHV-1) Present in Africa o Sheep Ovine herpesvirus (OHV-2) Present all over the worldTransmission: Aerosol (OHV-2) Ingestion
Rhode Island - AVS - 323
Rachel G AVS 323 The Belted Galloway NAME (BREED): Belted Galloway (part of the Galloway family) Their name is derived from the word "Gallovid" or "Gaul"09-28-06 AssignmentBREED CHARACTERISTICS: The Belted Galloway is a naturally hornless animal
Rhode Island - AVS - 332
JOHNE'S DISEASE Chronic, progressive enteric disease of ruminants o affects dairy and beef cattle, goats, sheep Caused by Mycobacterium avium ssp. Paratuberculosis o degeneration of the ileum of the small intestineCharacteristics: Aerobic Heat
Rhode Island - AVS - 331
Hierarchy of biological organization Chemical/molecular level Cellular level Tissue level Organ level Body system level Organism level Extracellular fluid Outside of cell body Regulated by the kidneys Internal environment Endocrine vs.
Rhode Island - AVS - 323
September 7th 2006 Animal Management I Disease Prevention & Control Management Nutrition Housing ReproductionDisease Prevention & Control Appropriate Vaccinations (what is appropriate for you?) BIOSECURITY (99% of diseases can be prevented by
Rhode Island - AVS - 325
EXAM II 76.5 1. What is the dental formula of an alpaca llama or alpaca?1 11 1-2 1 1-23 32. What is meant by the term "pseudoruminant"? 3 compartments to stomach (C1 C2 C3) Seen as 4 stomachs 3. Lamoids are very efficient at converting plant
Texas Tech - HIST - 2301
Competing with Information TechnologyCompeting with Information Technology "IT Doesn't Matter" Harvard Business Review Since every company has access to IT, is IT irrelevant?Competing with Information Technology GE "IT is a business imperati
Texas Tech - HIST - 2301
History of ComputingDawn of Human Concept of Numbers Abacus 1642: Pascal's MachineHistory of Computing 1674: Leibniz Calculating MachineHistory of Computing 1800's: Analytical Engine Charles Babbage1History of Computing1880: Mechanical T
Texas Tech - HIST - 2301
Strategic Management1"Strategic Management consists of the analysis, decisions, and actions an organization undertakes in order to create and sustain competitive advantage."Strategic Analysis Strategic goals (vision, mission, strategic object
Texas Tech - HIST - 2301
Studying the question begins with the first condition statement. Is history the study of random events? A random event should be known as an event with equal probabilities for or against. While we can grasp a coin flip or die roll as random, can we s
Texas Tech - HIST - 2301
Skin is the largest system of the body 16% of body weight you have 21 square feet of it it weighs 9 pounds it contains more than 11 miles of blood vessels you shed 50,000 cells every MINUTE!Functions of Skin(1) Protects you from infection
South Carolina - PHYS - 202
Optics of the EyeAbstract: The purpose of this lab was to study the human eye and various defects which may impair vision, as well as the use of certain lenses to correct those defects, using a large model of the eye filled with water and a light s
South Carolina - PHYS - 202
Lab 1: EQUIPOTENTIALSPhysics 202 Mondays 3:35-5:35Report Due September 12, 2005Abstract We evaluated equipotential contours for three different geometries in order to determine the relationship between the potentials and the electrical field li
South Carolina - PHYS - 202
Results/AnalysisVoltage Output (V)10 Ohm Resistor Voltage Amperes Output 0.1 0.97 0.2 2.02 0.3 3.02 0.4 4.02 0.5 5.02 0.6 5.92 0.7 7.05 0.8 8.06 0.9 9.07 1 10.1210 Ohm Resistor12 10 8 6 4 2 0 0 0.5 1 1.5 Amperes (A) Series150 Ohm ResistorAm
South Carolina - PHYS - 202
EquipotentialsAbstract: In this experiment, we evaluated equipotent contours for three different geometries in order to determine the relationship between the potentials and the electrical field lines. Using a battery connected to electrodes and a
South Carolina - PHYS - 202
CD/DVD DiffractionAbstract: This experiment was performed in order to calculate and compare the spacing between the tracks on a CD and a DVD by using the media diffraction gratings. By using a laser to observe the diffraction pattern for a CD and a
Baylor - GEO - 1408
Baylor - REL - 1310
Fall 07 OT Exam 1 Review Terms & Names: 1. Aaron 2. Abraham 3. Adam & Eve 4. Ancestral History 5. Apodictic 6. Ark of the Covenant 7. Arrangement of the OT/Hebrew Bible 8. Bible 9. Bethel 10. Canaan 11. Canon 12. Caleb 13. Casuistic 14. Circumcision
Baylor - REL - 1310
REL 1310 Dr. Holleyman 9/13/07 Mock Test #1 1. What was the Roman name for the land originally called Canaan? A. Israel B. Jerusalem C. Persia D. Palestine E. None of the Above 2. What term means "the face of God"? A. Biblia B. Septuagint C. Peniel D
Baylor - GEO - 1408
Baylor - REL - 1310
Religion Beck 1-15-08 The Mediterranean World I. The Setting a. the early church *I. 70 AD-500AD b. the Roman Empire I. largest empire in the world at that time *II. Massive expansion of Empire helped spread Christianity c. why did Christianity sprea
Baylor - REL - 1310
REL 1310 Dr. Holleyman Mock Final Exam 1. Which epistle is concerned with faith and works? A. Galatians B. Hebrews C. James D. Acts E. None of the Above 2. Paul established the first church in Europe in this city A. Antioch B. Corinth C. Ephesus D. P
Baylor - REL - 1310
REL 1310 Dr. Holleyman Mock Exam #2 1. Which of these Empires conquered Israel? A. Babylonian B. Persia C. Assyrian D. Both A and C E. All of these. 2. Which of these words means "anointed-one" A. Shophet B. Messiah C. Nebi D. Diaspora 3. Who killed
Baylor - GEO - 1408
Baylor - HED - 1145
HED 1145 Midterm Exam Review Chapter 1 Definition of Health Dimensions of Wellness and their definitions The Transtheoretcial Model o Four constructs o Stages of Change o Self-efficacy Factors that Influence Behavior o Examples of each Chapters 3 & 4
Baylor - REL - 1310
Final Review -1310:33 Fall 07 O.T. Review: Abraham Absalom Adam & Eve Amos Ark of the Covenant Arrangement of the OT Assyria Babylon Bathsheba Boaz Canaan Canon Circumcision Covenant: Noah, Abraham, Moses, David Deuteronomistic History (Theology) Dev
Kansas - C&PE - 121
50.0045.0040.0035.0030.00R = 10 ft25.00R = 20 ft R = 30 ft20.0015.0010.005.000.00 0 20000 40000 60000 80000 100000 120000Bisection method for class incr Radius Volume Height 10 ft 400 ft3 3.820 ft Vmax = (4/3)pi*R =3Calibr
Kansas - C&PE - 121
Brandon Steinkuhler Methane CH4 + 2CO2 -> CO2 + 2H20 Hin= -74,850.00 J Q= # Tlo= 25 C Tlow C 25 f(Tlow) JFurnace Energy Balance Q=Hout-HinIteration 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20hCO2 JhH2O JhN2 JHout JTmid C 1012.5
Kansas - C&PE - 121
xsin(x) = 1 x = 1/sin(x) x = asin(1/x) Trial 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 x 1 1.1884 1.0779 1.1351 1.103 1.1204 1.1108 1.116 1.1131 1.1147 1.1139 1/sin(x) 1.1884 1.0779 1.1351 1.103 1.1204 1.1108 1.116 1.1131 1.1147 1.1139 1.1143 x 1 1.5708 1.4491 1.313 1
Kansas - C&PE - 121
Measured values xexp 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 yexp 13.50 19.61 42.22 66.38 88.99 118.67 130.08 174.83 220.48 252.57300250 200 150Linear Regression Exampleyy = 26.91x - 35.31 R = 0.971yexp100 50 0 -500 2 4 6 8 10ycalc, straight lineLinear (y
Kansas - C&PE - 121
Named Matrices: A, 2 x 3 1 4 2 5 3 6 B, 3 x 2 5 12 8 10 9 3 c, 3 x 1 6 11 7Remember: [Ctrl+Shift+Enter]Scalar multiplication scalar: 5A = 5 5 20 1 4 10 25 2 5 15 30 3 6Transpose B =T5 1012 98 3Matrix addition A+B =T5A/5 =6 1414
Michigan State University - ZOL - 341
Chapter 20: Gene Isolation and ManipulationAdd. Info. For Chapter 1, 4I) Probing to find specific nucleic acid in mixture A) Gel electrophoresis-fragments of DNA move at speeds inversely dependent on size B) Blotting 1) Southern-denature DNA, stick
Michigan State University - ZOL - 341
Chapter 14: The Dynamic Genome-Transposable ElementsI) Transposable elements and mobile elements-can move to new positions within the same chromosome or to a different chromosome A) Retrotransposons-transposon that uses reverse transcriptase to tran
Michigan State University - ZOL - 341
Chapter 12: The Genetic Control of DevelopmentI) Organizers-regions that are able to organize the development of the surrounding tissues A) Produce morphogens (molecules that induce responses in surrounding tissue in a concentration dependent manner
Michigan State University - ZOL - 341
Chapter 15: Mutation, Repair, and Recombination (15.1-15.3)I) Genetic variation arises from mutation and recombination A) Mutation is the ultimate source of evolutionary change B) Recombination causes alleles of different genes to become grouped int
Michigan State University - ZOL - 341
Chapter 17Chapter 17: Population GeneticsGenetic composition of a population is the collection of frequencies of different genotypes in the population A) Consequence of processes that act on individual organisms to increase/decrease the number of