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Cell biology
The cell is made up of,
Describe the phospholipid is bila...,
Because the phosphate groups are ...
157  cards
Non respiratory functions of the lungs
Non respiratory functions of the ...,
Immune response in the lungs,
T cells adaptative immune response
21  cards
Heart rate and contractility
The basics about cardiac muscle,
Striated skeletal vs cardiac muscle,
San
9  cards
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Goal
How many pairs of ribs do dogs an...,
Where and how does the forelimb o...,
What body cavity is found caudal ...
9  cards
Biosecurity in Small Animal Units
Legislation related to biosecurit...,
Legislation guidance relating to ...,
Legislation guidance relating to ...
9  cards
Biosecurity and Disease Control
Btb control measures removal of t...,
Btb control measures movement res...,
Btb control measures surveillance...
5  cards
Biosecurity livestock
What is biosecurity,
Importance of biosecurity,
Considerations in biosecurity pla...
44  cards
Immune System Pt 1
Innate immunity non specific,
Acquired adaptive immunity specific,
Immune system main components
27  cards
Cognition ::Fear and Aggression
Auditory fear conditioning pathways,
Somatosensory pathway,
Auditory fear conditioning pathwa...
3  cards
Cognition I: Mood and Affect
Mood,
Emotion,
Theories on moods and emotions
20  cards
Olfactory and Gustatory System I: Anatomy, Physiology and control
Name parts of the olfactory and g...,
Design of the tongue,
Intrinsic musculature of the tonge
11  cards
Auditory Function II: Processing and Perception
Properties of sound,
Review ear anatomy,
Sound transduction
13  cards
Auditory System I: Anatomy, Physiology and Control
Pinna external ear,
Blood and nerve supply to the ext...,
Scutiform cartilage
21  cards
Visual System II: Processing and Perception
Review of ocular anatomy,
Detection of light,
Primary visual pathway
10  cards
Visual system I: anatomy, physiology and control of the carnivore eye
Eye introduction,
Parts of the eye,
Muscles associated with the eye
31  cards
Anatomy and Physiology of the Cranial Nerves
Cranial nerve 1,
Cranial nerve 2,
Cranial nerve 3
21  cards
Neonatal Care
From foetus to neonate respiration,
From foetus to neonate cardiovasc...,
From foetus to neonate digestion ...
21  cards
Goal- Immune Sytem
Barrier defences,
Nonspecific innate immune response,
Adaptive immune response
14  cards
Livestock Breeding and Legislation
Livestock breeding and legislatio...,
Livestock breeding and legislatio...,
Farm animal genetic resources
18  cards
AMHP Pregnancy & Parturition
Pregnancy diagnosis bitch also cat,
Pregnancy diagnosis in production...,
Pregnancy diagnosis sheep 1 servi...
29  cards
Breed Recognition II: Livestock
Limousi,
Highland,
Long horn cattle
22  cards
Breeding for Conservation
Species conservation,
In situ conservation,
Ex situ conservation
35  cards
Companion Animal Breeding Legislation
The animal welfare licensing of a...,
The animal welfare licensing of a...,
The animal welfare licensing of a...
37  cards
Animal Breeding, Welfare and Ethics
Selective breeding history,
Benefits of selective breeding,
Selective breeding can result in
16  cards
Companion Animal Breeding and Welfare
Domestication,
History of the dog,
History of the cat
24  cards
Genomics in Livestock Breeding
Genomic information the basic tools,
What are single nucleotide polymo...,
Why are snps useful
21  cards
Advanced Reproductive Techniques
Management of reproduction benefits,
What methods can we use to manage...,
Assisted reproductive technologies
32  cards
Genetics and Phenotypes
Structure of commercial poultry b...,
Poultry primary breeding sector,
Breeding objectives layers
26  cards
Companion Animal Breed Recognition
Describe siamese cats,
Describe a persian cat,
Describe a rag doll cat
43  cards
Livestock Breeding Cycles
Gnrh,
Fsh,
Lh
48  cards
Small Animal Breeding Cycles
The bitch,
Canine oestrus cycle,
Oestrus cycle non pregnant bitch ...
47  cards
Breeding and Selection
Function of a breeding programme,
Animal breeding,
Qualitative traits
31  cards
Somatosensory Function II: Pain
Pain subjective experience,
Pain physiology,
Pain purpose
20  cards
Somatosensory Function I: Sensation
Sensory receptors,
Sensory pathways,
Brain areas dedicated to processing
36  cards
Welfare in Intensive farming
Four welfare issues associated wi...,
Four welfare issues associated wi...,
Four welfare issues associated wi...
6  cards
Locomotion and gait
How does locomotion happen,
Components of animal locomotion,
Gait
47  cards
Autonomic Nervous System
Vertebral column spine,
Thoracic spine,
Lumbar spine
12  cards
Chemical Brain: Neurotransmitter systems
What is a neurotransmitter,
Describe how a neuro transmitter ...,
Transmission at the synapse
21  cards
Neurophysiology: From Cells to Networks
Neurones,
Cell body,
Axons
43  cards
Gestation
Review of fertilisation and impla...,
Maintenance of pregnancy,
Placenta
28  cards
Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System
The nervous system can be divided...,
The spinal cord sits within the v...,
Spinal cord layers correspond to ...
41  cards
Copulation and Fertilisation
External factors control reproduc...,
Sexual behaviour regulated by hor...,
Sexual arousal
18  cards
Female reproductive tract
Female reproductive tract,
Ligaments,
Ovaries
31  cards
Male reproductive system
Male reproductive system,
Functions of the male reproductiv...,
Scrotum
20  cards
Reproductive Tract Histology
Testis,
Tunica albuginea,
Lobules
79  cards
Intro to the Reproductive System and Intro to Neuroanatomy
Parts of the canine male reproduc...,
Canine female reproductive system,
During embryonic development the ...
25  cards
Housing III. Exotics Housing
Environmental considerations,
Things to consider when housing a...,
Social requirements
66  cards
CONSTRAINTS ON BEHAVIOUR And the use of behaviour to measure welfare
Extensive systems,
Intensive systems,
Semi intensive broiler production
19  cards
the effect of housing on animal health
Describe the effect of housing on...,
Effect of housing on calf health,
Effect of housing on equine health
4  cards
Housing III: Design & Considerations
Basic concepts of housing cattle,
Wet and soiled cubicle beds assoc...,
Cubicles design considerations
21  cards
Housing I:Livestock Housing & Legislation
Animal welfare act 2006,
Legislation relating to keeping f...,
The welfare of farmed animals eng...
26  cards
NUTRITION V: POULTRY
The poultry industry,
Laying hens perfomance compared t...,
Digestion
26  cards
Hindgut Fermenters
Enzymatic digestion,
Microbial fermentation,
Git and feeding strategy of hindg...
40  cards
Nutritional Health Issues
Causes of obesity in dogs,
Nutritional management of obesity...,
Nutritional health issues associa...
9  cards
Ruminant Nutrition III
The rumen,
Forages,
Concentrates
20  cards
Nutrition II: Exotics
What is an exotic animal,
Calculating metabolic rate,
Nutritional requirements can depe...
41  cards
Nutrition I: Overview and Feed Types
6 nutrient essential,
Chemical composition of the organ...,
Feed is made up
25  cards
Metabolism III: Disruption
Canine blood glucose curve,
Canine blood glucose curve diabet...,
Disruption of carbohydrate metabo...
9  cards
Metabolism Pathways II: Regulation
Leptin,
Insulin,
Gut hormones
30  cards
Animal Communication and Social Structure
Animal communication,
What signals can animals use to c...,
What is commonly communicated abo...
50  cards
Digestion And Assimilation
Review of the gastrointestinal tract,
Assimilation,
Microvilli
19  cards
Metabolism I: Overview
Nutrition,
Nutrients,
Essential nutrients
27  cards
Control of the Digestive Tract
Neural control,
Paracrine,
Endocrine
29  cards
Mastication
Glossus,
Glottis or glottidis,
Brachio
66  cards
Skin
Layers of the skin,
Integumentary system,
Epidermis
38  cards
The Abdomen
Define the boundaries of the abdo...,
Describe the peritoneal cavity,
Parietal peritoneum
30  cards
Cell Biology- Biological Macromolecules
Biological macromolecules are,
Macromolecules,
Polymer
36  cards
Roles Of A Proffesional
Animal behaviourist,
Veterinary nurse,
Animal nutritionist
15  cards
Liver, gallbladder and pancreas
Liver location,
Gallbladder location,
Pancreas location
59  cards
Overview of the Digestive Tract
Parts that relate to prehension a...,
Tongue,
Tooth
39  cards
Digestive & Nutrition
Laparotomy,
Gastro,
Hepato
25  cards
Roles and responsibilities of veterinary surgeons and the law
Criminal law,
Civil law,
Duty of care
7  cards
Animal Related Legislation
The animal welfare act 2006,
1 need for a suitable environment,
Water requirements for pigs weigh...
18  cards
Management Systems III: Equine
Flat racing,
Jump racing,
Horse racing
12  cards
Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986
Regulated procedures,
Principles of replacement reducti...,
Determining an application evalua...
17  cards
Management Systems II: Zoos and Collection Animals
Role of the modern zoo,
What is a zoo,
Particular aspects of a zoo
35  cards
Kennel & Cattery
Summary of animal boarding establ...,
Conditions of grant or renewal of...,
Period of licence
28  cards
Health and Safety Around Animals
Generally accepted rules for work...,
Proper handling minimizes,
Good restraint is all about
23  cards
Handling Techniques I: Livestock
Name some good design features fo...,
Name some bad design features for...
2  cards
Poultry Production
The domestication history of chic...,
Expansion of the poultry industry,
Main types of poultry production ...
31  cards
Fish farming practices in the UK
Aquaculture,
Fish farming,
Fisheries
23  cards
Livestock Systems III: Dairy
All year round calving system ayr,
Block calving system,
Two main types of calving systems...
16  cards
Livestock Systems: Sheep
Key management practices carried ...
1  cards
UK Pig Industry
Uk pig industry,
Gb slaughter facilities,
Integrated multisite production c...
6  cards
Livestock Systems I: Deer, Camelids, Goats & Fish
Camelids alpacas,
On farm advantages of alpacas,
Breeding
26  cards
Normal Animal Behaviour
Normal behaviour,
Importance of animal behaviour in...,
Abnormal behaviour
14  cards
Livestock Systems: Dairy- Tutorial
What is the difference between ca...,
Poor calving index causes,
Feeding management of dairy cows ...
3  cards
Livestock Systems: Beef-tutorial
Beef suckler,
What is body condition scoring,
Briefly discuss why is bcs carrie...
14  cards
Muscles IV: Muscles of the Hindlimb
Name the function and muscles in ...,
Name the function and muscles in ...,
Cranial thigh muscles
16  cards
Muscles IV: Muscles of the Forelimb
What movement are the quadriceps for,
What movement are the triceps for,
What movement are the palmar flex...
22  cards
Defining Welfare Concepts
The concept of animal welfare has...,
Welfare of dairy cows during the ...,
5 management recommendations for ...
4  cards
Muscles II: Muscle Contraction
Types of skeletal muscle,
Muscle,
Fascicle
41  cards
Muscles I: Introduction & Overview
Muscle types,
Skeletal muscle,
Smooth muscle tissue
57  cards
Joints (appendicular)
Main joints of the forelimb,
Scapulohumeral joint,
Lateral collateral ligament
30  cards
Joints (axial)
Types of joints,
Fibrous sutures,
Syndesmoses
48  cards
Bone Development
Types of bone growth,
Intramembranous ossification,
Mesenchymal cells
24  cards
Appendicular skeleton: hind limb
Bones of the hind limb,
Pelvis,
Bony landmarks of the pelvis
17  cards
Axial and appendicular skeleton (forelimb)
Main joints of the forelimb,
Main joints of the hind limb,
Axial skeleton
70  cards
Skeleton Overveiw
What are the types of bones,
The skull is made up of,
The scapular is made up of
59  cards
Immune system part 2
Immune response timeline,
Name the cells involved in innate...,
Name the cells involved in adapti...
27  cards
Preventative Health Concepts and Goals
What is preventative health care,
Preventive measures,
Stage of disease and implementati...
14  cards
Biosecurity: Animal Collections
Biosecurity definition on a natio...,
Biosecurity in zoos,
Principles of biosecurity in zoos
9  cards
Biosecurity 3b: Introduction to notifiable diseases
How government works in regards t...,
Notifiable diseases and the law,
Animal health legislation
18  cards
Introduction to Veterinary Vaccines
Adaptive acquired immunity,
Extra cellular,
Inside cells
34  cards
Cognitive Health
Dawkins four memories,
Associative learning,
Operant conditioning
27  cards
Equine vaccination
Why do we vaccinate horses,
What makes horses different in th...,
What can we vaccinate horses against
16  cards
Companion Animal Vaccination
Changes in vaccination,
Vaccination guidelines,
Core and non core vaccines
53  cards
Parasitology: Endoparasites
Parasite a definintion,
Commensalism,
Mutualism
45  cards
Livestock vaccination
Identify the diseases commonly va...,
Identify the diseases commonly va...,
Identify the diseases commonly va...
5  cards
Brexit and Companion Animal Travel
Pet travel,
Companion animal species and travel,
Eu pet travel scheme categories
23  cards
Parasitology: Ectoparasites
What is an ectoparasite,
Ectoparasite groups,
Arachnids
14  cards
Overview of the cardiovascular & respiratory tract
Summary of the functions of the c...,
Components of the cardiovascular ...,
Blood pressure in pulmonary artery
38  cards
heart beat and conductivity
Heart and blood vessels,
Heart components recap,
Sinoatrial node
21  cards
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Anatomy
Lobes of the left lung,
Lobes of the right lung,
The thymus
14  cards
Cardiovascular Respiratory Histology
Cardiac muscle cells,
Right left atria histology,
Endocardium
16  cards
Topography of the cardiovascular respiratory
Parts of the cardiovascular and r...,
Between the 5th and 6th rib on th...,
Between the 4th and 5th rib on th...
4  cards
between the 5th and 6th rib you can hear the
Respiratory system anatomy,
Trachea,
Bronchiole
29  cards
Blood and Blood Pressure
Blood info,
Blood formation,
Blood erythrocytes
30  cards
ECG: Normal & Abnormal
Cardiac contraction intro,
Cardiac contraction ventricular d...,
Cardiac contraction 1st degree he...
6  cards
Foetal circulation
Circulation in an adult,
Circulation in foetus,
Foetus develops 3 major shunts an...
8  cards
Lymphatic system overview
Components of the lymphatic system,
What does the lymphatic system do,
Major lymphatic ducts
19  cards
Effect of exercise on the cardiovascular respiratory
Short term effects of exercise on...,
Short term effects of exercise on...,
Effects of exercise on cardiac ou...
9  cards
Overview husbandry, welfare, management, production, and diseases of beef cattle
Characteristics of native breeds,
Characteristics of continental br...,
Main cattle production systems
30  cards
Sheep Health and Management
Stratified system,
Autumn in sheep managment,
Sheep abortions
20  cards
Dogs – Effect of Management
Introduction management and preve...,
Animal health plans,
Zoonotic diseases
30  cards
What does the cat need from its environment?
Meeting basic physical needs of t...,
What do we mean by environment,
Key environmental needs of the cat
18  cards
Poultry Welfare
Freedom from hunger and thirstbro...,
Freedom from discomfortbroilers a...,
Freedom from discomfortlayers
10  cards
pig health and managment
Batch management of pigs,
Multisite production in oigs,
Economic strategy of pigs
13  cards
Welfare Concerns: Topical and Controversial Practices
Wild animals in circuses act 2019,
The docking of working dogs tails...,
Cetaceans in captivity
12  cards
Effects of environment on health and welfare of small mammals
Space rabbits,
Common stereotypical behaviours i...,
Enrichment rabbits
17  cards
AMPH Numbers
Uk dairy goats lactate for how ma...,
How many liters do uk dairy goats...,
Uk daiery goats breed when
118  cards

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