AAVSB Preventive Medicine and Vaccination Protocols 3

Question 1

What does the AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines recommend as the maximum interval for re-vaccination with core vaccines in adult dogs after the initial series?

Accepted Answer

Every 3 years

Answer

AAHA guidelines state that core vaccines (CDV, CPV-2, CAV) provide at least 3 years of immunity after the initial series, so triennial boosters are recommended.

Question 2

A dairy farm reports multiple calf deaths from bovine respiratory disease. Which management change most directly reduces BRD risk?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring adequate colostrum intake within 6 hours of birth

Answer

Adequate passive transfer of maternal immunoglobulins via colostrum within 6 hours is the single most important factor in reducing neonatal calf disease, including BRD.

Question 3

Which zoonotic disease risk to veterinary staff is directly mitigated by pre-exposure rabies vaccination?

Accepted Answer

Exposure to potentially rabid wildlife or unvaccinated animals during clinical care

Answer

Pre-exposure rabies vaccination is recommended for veterinary personnel because of occupational exposure risk when handling potentially rabid animals.

Question 4

Which canine non-core vaccine is most recommended for dogs that frequently visit boarding facilities, dog parks, or grooming salons?

Accepted Answer

Bordetella bronchiseptica (kennel cough)

Answer

Bordetella bronchiseptica is the primary non-core vaccine recommended for social dogs due to the high risk of respiratory transmission in congregate settings.

Question 5

Feline injection-site sarcoma (FISS) risk is minimized by which vaccination practice recommended by the Vaccine-Associated Feline Sarcoma Task Force?

Accepted Answer

Administering vaccines in distal limbs or tail to allow surgical resection if sarcoma develops

Answer

Injection site sarcomas in cats are treated with wide surgical excision; administering vaccines in distal limbs or the tail enables more complete resection if sarcoma develops.

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AAVSB Preventive Medicine and Vaccination Protocols 3