Animal enrichment - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Salmonella is a type of bacillus bacteria that causes diarrheal illness in humans. This bacterial species is a pathogen and has more than 2500 subspecies from both human and animal strains. Salmonella has many types, and each type causes specific health issues that include typhoid fever and gastroenteritis. Salmonella causes infection in humans, and the condition is known as Salmonellosis that mainly infects the intestinal tract. The most common way of infection is by consuming raw food and...

What is body condition scoring for? - correct answer Objective score system to determine body condition, evaluate overall muscle mass, and fat coverage of ribs, spine, hips What characteristics would indicate your dog is at a healthy weight? - correct answer Ribs are easily felt Stomach doesn't sag Waist is easily seen from above What characteristics would indicate your dog is overweight? - correct answer ribs are difficult to feel under fat stomach sags and you can grab a handful of fa...

tored in what manner? A.) Against the wall in the animal holding room B.) Dedicated for each animal room C.) Stored off the floor in a closet D.) In the hall near the animal rooms B.) Dedicated for each animal room When handling gerbils, you must be cautious because they have a tendency to: A.) Jump B.) Bite C.) Urinate D.) Injure themselves A.) Jump Enrichment for a ferret may include the following; A.) Sugary treats B.) Flavored water C.) Rubber...

Name three types of institutions where an ALAT could work - ANSWER public health organizations, research and teaching institutions, pharmaceutical and biological product companies List the three levels of AALAS Technician Certification - ANSWER Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal Technologist Other than the ALAT Manual, name the publications you must read and study to prepare for the exam - ANSWER The Guide for the Care and Use of Laborat...

5 movements of housing Correct Answer-i) movement of animal ii) movement of nutrition/food iii) movement of manure iv) movement of humans in that facility v) light/wind movement (can engineer light but not wind) features of the animal that influence its environmental requirements Correct Answer-natural history (where it evolved, how it lived, what it's built for) temperature requirements (hot, cold, temperatre, seasonal fluctuations in coat/metabolism) patterns of locomotion and if thi...

Laboratory Animal Technician certification Questions and Answers Already Passed 10. Which feature must be provided for nonhuman primates as required by the Animal Welfare Act(AWA)? a. An exercise program b. Psychological enrichment c. Access to an outdoor area d. Structures for climbing b. Psychological enrichment; p 15 11.What document must an institution have before the Public Health Service (PHS) will award a grant or contract that involves the use of animals? a.An approved...

Introduction to Animal Care (Penn Foster) Questions and Answers 100% Pass What is the primary function of a veterinarian technician? To assist veterinarians in diagnosing and treating animals. What is a key responsibility when handling a nervous animal? Use calm and gentle techniques to avoid stressing the animal further. What should be included in a basic animal care routine? Regular feeding, grooming, and exercise. Why is it important to maintain proper hygiene in an an...

Cleaning tools should be stored in what manner? A.) Against the wall in the animal holding room B.) Dedicated for each animal room C.) Stored off the floor in a closet D.) In the hall near the animal rooms Ans- B.) Dedicated for each animal room When handling gerbils, you must be cautious because they have a tendency to: A.) Jump B.) Bite C.) Urinate D.) Injure themselves Ans- A.) Jump Enrichment for a ferret may include the following; A.) Sugary treats B.) Flavored water C.) Rubb...

Cleaning tools should be stored in what manner? A.) Against the wall in the animal holding room B.) Dedicated for each animal room C.) Stored off the floor in a closet D.) In the hall near the animal rooms - ANSWER B.) Dedicated for each animal room When handling gerbils, you must be cautious because they have a tendency to: A.) Jump B.) Bite C.) Urinate D.) Injure themselves - ANSWER A.) Jump Enrichment for a ferret may include the following; A.) Sugary treats...

Cleaning tools should be stored in what manner? A.) Against the wall in the animal holding room B.) Dedicated for each animal room C.) Stored off the floor in a closet D.) In the hall near the animal rooms - ANSWER B.) Dedicated for each animal room When handling gerbils, you must be cautious because they have a tendency to: A.) Jump B.) Bite C.) Urinate D.) Injure themselves - ANSWER A.) Jump Enrichment for a ferret may include the following; A.) Sugary treats...

essential vitamins 13 vitamins that animal cells need but can't synthesize found in both plant and animal sources vitamins produced by the body vitamin K and biotin (gut flora) vitamin D (skin) vitamin A (from beta carotene) niacin (tryptophan) two criteria for vitamins 1. must be consumed in the diet to maintain health. 2. symptoms of deficiency occur in its absence enrichment adding nutrients back that have been lost to processing fortification adding nutrient not naturally present i...