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Preventive Medicine and Vaccination Protocols Flashcards

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  1. A 3-year-old indoor/outdoor cat with unknown vaccine history presents for a wellness exam. Which vaccine should be administered based on AAFP core guidelines?

    Answer: Rabies and FVRCP

    Rabies and FVRCP are AAFP core vaccines for all cats regardless of lifestyle; their administration is appropriate even with unknown history.

  2. Which biosecurity measure is most important to prevent parvovirus spread in a shelter environment?

    Answer: Separation of unvaccinated animals and regular disinfection with sodium hypochlorite

    Parvovirus is extremely environmentally stable; separation of susceptible animals and bleach disinfection are critical biosecurity measures.

  3. What interval is recommended for the rabies vaccine booster after the initial dose in adult dogs in the US?

    Answer: 1 year, then every 1 or 3 years per product label

    Following the initial dose, rabies booster is given at 1 year, then either annually or every 3 years depending on the vaccine product label and local law.

  4. Which equine disease is considered a 'risk-based' vaccine by AAEP, recommended only for horses with geographic or exposure risk?

    Answer: Potomac horse fever

    Potomac horse fever (Neorickettsia risticii) is an AAEP risk-based vaccine because its geographic distribution and incidence vary significantly.

  5. A herd of swine is experiencing outbreaks of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS). Which preventive strategy is most commonly used?

    Answer: Modified live virus (MLV) vaccination of replacement gilts

    Modified live PRRS vaccines are the most widely used tool to reduce clinical disease in naive replacement gilts entering PRRS-positive herds.

  6. Which AVMA-recommended practice prevents the transmission of Salmonella in veterinary clinics treating reptiles?

    Answer: Zoonotic disease disclosure and mandatory hand hygiene after handling

    Because Salmonella is a normal commensal in reptiles with no available vaccine, client education on zoonotic risk and strict hand hygiene are the primary preventive measures.