Animal handling - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Clean Agent ANS: - Electrically non-conducting, volatile, or gaseous fire extinguishant that does not leave a residue upon evaporation. High-Pressure Cylinder ANS: - containing nitrogen, compressed air, carbon dioxide, or other gases at a pressure higher than 500 psi (3447 kPa) at 70°F (21°C). Low-Pressure Cylinder ANS: - containing fire- extinguishing agent (medium), nitrogen, compressed air, or other compressed gases at a service pressure of 500 psi (3447 kPa) or lower at 70°...

The term "dominance" is - the relationship between individuals, established by force, aggression and submission. In terms of dominance, wolves have - a more rigid ranking system than dogs. According to Dr. Sophia Yin, the dominance-submission model is irrelevant in day-to-day training of dogs because (Yin, 2009): - Often aberrant behaviors are performed because they have been rewarded in the past, not because the animal is trying to gain rank on its owner. Reported complications of using...

T/F: A key to minimizing the hazard of pesticide use to the applicator is to avoid exposure. True The use of temperature or humidity manipulation is a __________ control method for insects. Physical Drift problems can be reduced by: Placing a boom as close to the target as possible. Which is a concern when handling an emulsifiable concentrate pesticide? It may be easily absorbed through human and animal skin. T/F: EPA and WSDA are the only federal and state agenci...

What does it mean when resources are described as patchy? correct answer: They are limited What is the engineering concept used to explain how organisms should forage? correct answer: Optimization model is benefit - cost Examples of resources correct answer: Food, water, mates, shelter, oxygen, CO2, nutrients, heat T or F: An organism should spend more time feeding in a patch when the average distance between patches is smaller correct answer: False T or F: An organism spends mor...

How & Why do we restrain animals? - ANSWER Using various methods and degrees of restraint to safely work on/with them. What is the importance of proper animal restraint? - ANSWER Important to restrain properly to keep everyone safe. What are the different degrees of restraint? - ANSWER Mild, Moderate, Severe What do you need to ask yourself when working with animals? - ANSWER 1. What type of animal behavior am I dealing with? 2. How can this animal hurt me? What does TPR mean? - ANS...

What are the varying degrees of restraint? - ANSWER Mild - gentle touch, soft voice Moderate - confinement to limit movement Most restrictive - chemicals, complete loss of movement What guidelines should you follow while restraining? - ANSWER Is it safe for the people and animals involved? What technique and equipment will I use? When and where will I restrain? Who should do the restraint? What effect will this have on the animal? What does restraint mean? - ANSWER To hold back or suppre...

Restraint - ANSWER forcible confinement Noose Leash - ANSWER single piece of nylon or rope with a ring on one end and a handle at the other. The handle end is fed through the ring to make the noose, which goes around the animal's neck Cat Bag - ANSWER A restraint device designed to enclose a cat's body while providing access to treatment sites muzzle - ANSWER provides restraint to the head when common restraint methods are not enough. rabies pole - ANSWER long pole used to capture...

Private Pesticide Applicator License Exam questions with correct answers When a pest reaches the ______, pest management procedures need to be applied to prevent it from reaching economically damaging populations. Correct Answer-Economic Threshold Protectant fungicides must be applied BEFORE infection occurs. (True or False) Correct Answer-True The key to minimizing the hazards of pesticide use to the applicator is to Avoid Exposure. Correct Answer-True The use of plants resistant to p...

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...