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potential career opportunities in the veterinary medical industry
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- veterinarian
- research
- cinical
- sales
- nutritionist
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scholastic requirements for veterinary school
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- science
- math
- extra-curriculars
- all around good student
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animals role in society (historically)
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- transportation
- labor
- food
- hunting aid
- farming
- companionship
- clothing
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animals role in society (today)
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- little transportation
- little labor (if any)
- food
- hunting (increase #, decrease %)
- clothing (decrease)
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range of viewpoints in animal rights and welfare
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- some individuals don’t treat animals right
- some individuals do treat animals right
- what is right and what is wrong depends on culture so it is therefore dependent on the culture and place in the world
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animal welfare
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the humane caring and respect of animals and the needs/requirements they have
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ethical
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knowing the difference between right and wrong
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moral
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acting upon whats right and wrong
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animal rights
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the rights of animals, claimed on ethical grounds, to the same humane treatment and protection from exploitation and abuse that are accorded to humans
(not possible/not good)
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what is veterinary medicine
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the study of and implementation of animal health and management
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why a veterinary field?
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- to maintain health of the animals and improve the animals health
- enhance production of animals population
- increase profit ability of criminal operations
- increase economic proficency of animal operations
- to produce a safe and wholesome product
- to improve the recreational and working relationship of animals and humans
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ASPCA
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The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
- founded in 1866
- promotes the prevention of animal cruelty
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HSUS
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The Humane Society for the Prevention of Animal Welfare (Humane Society of the United States)
- established in 1883
- promotes efforts to care for homeless and abused animals
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importance of using efficient, consistent office procedures
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to create a clean, friendly, safe, and caring environment to care for the sick animals that come in in the best possible way that is safest and most effective for the animal
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techniques for difficult situations
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- good communication skills
- no yelling
- trying to keep the situation calm
- positivity
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effects of verbal and nonverbal communications
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how someone speaks to you matters
- posture
- talk clearly
- show you care
- look professional
- full attention
- remain calm
- eye contact/handshake
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prevention and control methods used in clinic disease management
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- understand how the disease can be spread and control the spread in order to control the disease
- know how it is transmitted
- have infectious disease control management
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infection
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the invasion and multiplication of organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, worms/protozoa, and parasites
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infestation
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the state of being invaded or overrun by pests or parasites. It can also refer to the actual organisms living on or within a host.
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disease
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an abnormal condition that affects part or all of an organism
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zoonosis
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infectious diseases of animals that can naturally be transmitted to humans
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external parasites
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fleas, ticks, flies, mites, lice
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how to tell if an organism has infection?
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- symptoms
- infectious agent is present
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direct transmission
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- aerosal droplets
- saliva
- blood
- skin-to-skin
- fecal material
- milk
- in utero
- nasal fluid
- ocular fluid
- fetal fluid
- genital fluid
- carcuss
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indirect transmission
-vector
~tick, flea, mosquitoes, flies, scavangers. people
-environmental
~soil, water, air, food
-vehicles
~cars, food bowls, clothing, boots, needles, ear tagging, knives
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routes if entry
- mouth
- nose
- mucus membranes
- skin
- blood
- teats
- genital openings
- trans-placental
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why is food storage an issue
- preserve money
- preserve nutritional value
- preserve flavor quality
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food types
wet, semi-moist, and dry
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dry food
- lowest moisture content: 6-10%
- longest (extended) shelf life
- multiple servings
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semi-moist food
- medium moisture content: 23-38%
- short to medium shelf life
- one week to one servings depending on package and animal
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wet/canned food
- highest moisture content: 68-78%
- shelf-life is the shortest
- one serving
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factors that affect storage
- temperature (if it is too hot/cold)
- moisture content
- humidity (worry about bacteria/fungus/chemicals/water)
- insects/rats/mice
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things to look for in food storage
- damaged packaging
- swollen/bulging cans
- rust on cans
- mold when opened
- visual signs (discoloration/unusual texture, bad odor)
- verman infestation
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procedures to store
- date food (sooner expiration on top/in front)
- proper temperature and humidity
- sealed properly
- prevent verman
- store in sealed container (dry)
- cover and put in fridge (canned)
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why is patient care important
important for the well being of the animal
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types of procedures in patient management
- outpatient procedure: routine/minor ailments
| - inpatient procedure: anything that causes them to stay over night/extended stay
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micro-envirnment
inside cage/pen/stall...etc...clean, bedding,
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macro-environment
outside of cage/pen/stall...noise, temp, exercise
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medical management in hospital
fluid therapy, nutrition intake, medicines
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diagnostics
radiograph, temperature, blood work, urine/fecal analysis, biopsys, ultrasound
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goal of patient care
to improve quality of life by giving comfort physically (ex: bedding) and mentally (ex: individual attention), giving clean food and water and correct medicines
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laws regarding patient care
they have to be clean, primates need to have toys, and need to be sanitary
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anatomy
the study of the structure of living things
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physiology
the study of the functions in living things
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gross anatomy
- the big picture (stuff that can be appreciated with the naked eye)
- macroscopic
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cytology
study of cells
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histology
4 basic types of tissues and the study
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what are the four basic types of tissues
epithelium
muscular
connective
nervous
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ladder of how the body is made up
cells-->tissues-->organs-->organ systems
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epithelium tissue
covers, lines viscera and blood vessels and is secratory cells of glands
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connective tissue
provides mechanical support, provides a place for metabolic exchanges, provides a place for energy storage, provides a place for inflammation, provides a place for fibrosis
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what is fibrosis
-healing and scaring
| ~platelets act in clotting (step in fibrosis)
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nervous tissue
provides transmission, reseption, and integration of electrical impulses
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muscular tissue
generates contractile force
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vital signs
T:temperature
P:pulse
R:respiration
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dog TPR
T: 101.5 degrees F
P: 90 bpm
R: 16 bpm
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cat TPR
T: 101.5 degrees F
P: 110 bpm
R: 25 bpm
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horse TPR
T: 100 degrees F
P: 35 bpm
R: 10 bpm
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cow TPR
T: 101.5 degrees F
P: 50 bpm
R: 16 bpm
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pig TPR
T: 102.5 degrees F
P: 70 bpm
R: 13 bpm
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sheep
T: 102.5 degrees F
P: 75 bpm
R: 16 bpm
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genetics
-study of inheritance (heredity)
-how characteristics are passed from generation to generation
-study of genetic codes of body cells
~molecular genetics
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heredity
- transmission of characteristics from parents to offspring by means of genes on chromosomes in nucleus of body cell
- controlled by genes (DNA)
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alleles
-alternative copy of same gene (dominant or recessive)
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genetic code
- combination and order of nucleotide bases
- in DNA of chromosomes in nucleus of body cells
- ordered by genes to build proteins
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nucleotide bases
- found in DNA of chromosomes
- bind on pairs of chromosomes strands
- building clocks of genetic codes
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DNA nucleotide bases (transcription)
Adenine (binds to Thymine)
Thymine (binds to Adenine)
Cytosine (binds to Guanine)
Guanine (binds to Cytosine)
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transcription
-to make protein from nucleotide code of RNA copy of chromosome DNA
~RNA strand copy binds with DNA strand
-messenger RNA (mRNA) leaves nucleus
~shuttles between nucleus and cytoplasma of cell
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DNA nucleotide bases (translation)
Adenine (binds to URACIL)
Thymine (binds to Adenine)
Cytosine (binds to Guanine)
Guanine (binds to Cytosine)
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translation
- process of protein synthesis from the code on mRNA
- ribosome in cytoplasm bind to mRNA to read code
- produces strand of amino acids=protein
- code of 3 nucleotide base=codon
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mitosis
2 cells with copies of chromosome pairs (daploid)
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meiosis
4 cells with copies of chromosome singles (haploid)
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phenotype
a particular trait that can be observed
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genotype
genetic make-up of a single trait (not visible)
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homozygous
-genes are alike
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heterozygous
genes are different
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role genetics play in the vet industry
-a science study of techniques
-genetic engineering (biotechnology)
~gene mapping
~produces vaccines, hormones, tests, improve production and resistance, produces clonning
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classification of dogs
- terrier
- working
- sporting
- hound
- herding
- toy
- non-sporting
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terrier group (dogs)
-originally used in catching prey such as foxes, badges, and rabbits,
EX: airedale terrier, bull terrier, cairn terrier, irish terrier
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working group (dogs)
-guards, guides, and herders, muscular, even-tempered and obedient
EX: collie, boxer, german shepard, st. bernard,
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sporting group (dogs)
-hunt by air scent-sective dogs
| EX: pointers, retrievers, settlers, spaniels
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hound group (dogs)
-track prey by ground scent
EX: beagles, foxhounds
-hunt mainly by sight
EX: greyhounds, whippets
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herding group (dogs)
-drive livestock, keep animals from straying
| EX: collie, australian shepard, corgi
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toy group (dogs)
-pets and companions
| EX: pug, pomeranian, pekinese
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non-sporting group (dogs)
-bred principally as pets and companions
| EX: boston terrier, bull dog, chow chow, dalmation
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restraint
act if controlling movement and activity of an animal
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phychological restraint
use knowledge of animal behavior
- animal response to commands
- animal response to punishment
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physical restraint
-using manual force
| EX: body, collar/halter, rope (knots), nose snare, cage, stock, chute
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chemical restraint
-use sedation
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sanitation requirments
needed to provide a clean environment for patients
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bedding and housing requirements
needed to be provided for the comfort of the animal
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history of dogs
-in family canidae
-direct descendents of the wolf
-dog scientific name=Canis familiaris
-domestication a few 1,000yrs ago
-Greece:
~hearding, guarding, and hunting dogs
-Egypt:
~dogs used in war
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bred based on what?
- purpose
- climate
- environment
- master's preference
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serve humans through...
- protection
- sight
- hearing
- security
- companionship
- work
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characteristics of dogs
-size:
~height=6inches-40inches @ shoulder
-life expectancy: 9-15yrs
~small dogs live longer then big dogs
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common traits (dog)
- shed hair once a year
- non-retractable claws
- 42 adult teeth
- pointed canine teeth
- sweat glands on nose and feet
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hearing (dogs)
- 2x better then humans
| - can hear higher frequencies
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smell (dogs)
-tracking, hunting
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breeds of dogs
two classifications:
- natural system
- dog show system
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dog organizations
- American Kennel Club
| - United Kennel Club
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history of cats
-in family Felidae
-domestication a few 1,000yrs ago
-frequently became feral (wild)
-Egypt:
~worshiped and mummified cats
-Eastern World
~eat certain cats
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cats benefits to people
- mouser/ratter
- companions
- aid disabled people
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characteristics of cats
-size:
~weigh 4-18lbs
-readily puts on weight
~life expectancy 10-22yrs
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common traits (cats)
- 30 adult teeth
- retractable claws
- pointed canine teeth
- whiskers that catch sound reflections (organ of touch)
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vision (cats)
- excellent nigh vision
| - vision up to 120ft distance
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hearing (cats)
-can hear 1 1/2 times better than dogs
-semi-circular canals in ear help to maintain balance
~aids in cats ability to land on feet in a fall
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smell (cats)
-14 times better than humans
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breeds of cats classifications
two classifications:
- natural system
- cat show system
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cat organization
Cat Fanciers Association (CFA)
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beef cattle breeds
- Bos taurus=British origin
- Continental (exotic)=Europe origin
- Bos Indicus (Zebu-type)=India origin
- Composite breeds=two or more breeds
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Bos taurus examples (beef)
- black and red angus
- hereford and polled hereford
- shorthorn
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Continental (Exotic) breeds (beef)
-charolais
-chianina
-simmental
-Gelbvieh
-limousin
-maine anjou
texas longhorn
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Bos indicus examples (beef)
-brahman
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composite breeds example (beef)
- Brangus
- santa gertrudis
- Beefmaster
- simbrah
- holstein-friesian
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dairy cattle breeds
- ayrshire
- guernsey
- brown swiss
- jersey
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swine breeds
- chester white
- duroc
- landrace
- hampshire
- yorkshire
- poland china/spotted poland china
- pietrain
- berkshire
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fine wool sheep breeds
- merino
| - rambouillet
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medium wool sheep breeds
- dorset
- hampshire
- southdown
- suffolk
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long wool sheep breeds
-lincoln
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cross bred sheep breeds
- columbia
| - corriedale
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fiber goat breeds
-angora
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meat goat breeds
- boer
| - spanish/brush
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dairy goat breeds
- nubian
| - saanen
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light horse breeds
- appaloosa
- arabian
- standardbred
- tennessee walking horse
- palomino
- american paint horse
- american quarter horse
- thoroughbred
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draft horse breeds
- belgian
- clydesdale
- percheron
- shire
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pony breeds
- shetland
- welsh pony
- hackney
- pony of the americas (POA)
- miniature horse
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risks involved when restraining
- biting
- scratching
- kicking
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common knots (8)
- halter hitch
- clover hitch
- double half hitch
- half hitch
- bowline knot
- reefer knot
- granny knot
- square knot
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dog body languages
- defensive threat (likely to bite)
- dominant/aggression/offensive threat (more damage)
- active submission
- stressed
- passive submissive
- playful
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cat body languages
- ears pricked forward
- ears out sideways, flattened
- pupils dilated, ears right back
- tail may be held aloft or tucked or hooked
- flatter to the ground
- "flinch"
- totally withdrawn
- posture
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horse body languages
- ears (more back/flat=more angry/alert)
- startled response
- aggressive head thrust
- moving to attack
- fighting
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