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Animal Health and Well-Being

Animal Health and Well-Being. Animal Science. terms. Disease Pathogen Symptom Resistance Predisposing condition. Disease. Any state other than a state of complete health. Includes injuries and metabolic disorders What causes diseases? Microorganisms and pathogens

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Animal Health and Well-Being

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  1. Animal Health and Well-Being Animal Science

  2. terms • Disease • Pathogen • Symptom • Resistance • Predisposing condition

  3. Disease • Any state other than a state of complete health. • Includes injuries and metabolic disorders • What causes diseases? • Microorganisms and pathogens • Pathogen- any living disease-producing agent

  4. Symptoms • What the animal exhibits that is different from the normal function • Examples: fever, weight loss, reduced performance

  5. Causes of disease • Resistance- the natural ability of an animal to remain unaffected by pathogens, toxins, irritants, or poisons. • Predisposing condition- cause the animal to be more susceptible to disease. • Example: poor nutrition

  6. Class work • Groups of 3. • Pick a common animal disease. • Research it. • Include symptoms, causes, vaccinations, and how to prevent it. • Present tomorrow.

  7. Quiz • Define each of these terms. • Disease • Pathogen • Symptom • Resistance • Predisposing cause

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