Preventive Medicine and Vaccination Protocols Flashcards
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According to AVMA/AAHA guidelines, which canine vaccine is classified as a core vaccine?
Answer: Canine distemper virus (CDV)
Canine distemper virus (CDV) is a core vaccine recommended for all dogs regardless of lifestyle because of the severity and widespread risk of the disease.
Which feline core vaccine combination covers panleukopenia, herpesvirus-1, and calicivirus?
Answer: FVRCP
FVRCP (feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleukopenia) is the feline core combination vaccine recommended for all cats.
How often should adult horses in the US receive tetanus toxoid vaccination under standard preventive care guidelines?
Answer: Annually
Annual tetanus toxoid boosters are recommended for adult horses under AAEP guidelines to maintain protective immunity.
Which disease is a legal requirement for vaccination in dogs in most US states?
Answer: Rabies
Rabies vaccination is mandated by law in most US states due to its public health significance as a fatal zoonotic disease.
What is the primary purpose of a booster vaccine given 2–4 weeks after the initial dose in puppies?
Answer: To overcome maternal antibody interference and ensure active immunity
Puppy booster series are timed to immunize after maternal antibodies wane, ensuring active immunity develops when interference is no longer blocking the vaccine.
Which bovine respiratory disease (BRD) pathogen vaccine is typically included in the 'BRSV' component of cattle combination vaccines?
Answer: Bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV)
BRSV (Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus) is specifically targeted in the BRSV component of cattle respiratory combination vaccines.