Lesson #1



Name___________________________________ Period_________ Date_________Animal Diseases & Parasites NotesCategorize diseases by their causeDisease =Physiological Disease Examples: Diabetes, hyper/hypothyroidismNutritional DiseaseExamples: Ricketts, Milk FeverMorphological Disease Examples: Cuts, bruises, scratches, broken bonesPathogenic Disease Examples: Parvovirus, RabiesParasitic Disease Examples: Heartworm DiseaseCongenital Disease Examples: Hip DysplasiaList common diseases found in animals*See AssignmentsIdentify common animal parasites and their symptomsParasite:Any organism that lives ___________________ another organismCauses the host harmParasites will ______________ without a host52705006921500Internal Parasite:Live ___________________ it’s host Looks like spaghetti 52705009842500Found in intestines Long and flat in intestinesBreak off in sections which look like rice in the stool 527050016764000 Small, hook shape Attaches to walls of intestine557530014351000 Found in circulatory systemEventually blocks heart valvesExternal Parasite:Lives _________________________it’s host54610009017000 Causes extreme ItchingNot found in Utah!(They don’t survive the winters here)Can infect houses, live in couches, etc582803015303500 Problem in the late summer & early fallFlies are attracted to animalsFlies are annoying, but biggest problem is that they transmit disease577850015049500 Fly larvae (eggs)This parasite begins as external and then becomes internal57619909080500 Live on surface of skinAttracted to warm, moist places such as the ear57785008953500 Attach themselves to body and suck bloodCan transmit Lyme DiseaseHow are parasites transmitted?Ingesting infected fecesFrom mother to fetus Mosquitos (heartworm)Eating flesh of infected animalIe: Cat eating mouse448437014033500Preventing Parasites:Internal 444500019558000External Perform an animal health checkHealthy Animals:Bright __________________________Socialize with other ________________________ and people as usualShiny ____________________Healthy _______________________________________________ body functions (urination, defecation, etc)Sick Animals:Weight ______________________Reduced Performance DiarrheaDull eyes/drooped _____________________Dull coatHigh ________________________Identify & describe zoonotic diseasesZoonotic Disease= -Example: From animal to humanPreventing Zoonotic Disease=Wash your hands!Keep animals healthy and dewormed regularly ................
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