Animal Biology and Care, Third Edition. Sue Dallas and Emily Jewell.© 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Published 2014 by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.Companion Website: www.wiley.com/go/dallas/animal-biology-care

Chapter 11

Multiple Choice Questions – Answers

1. Identify the definition for the term zoonotic disease : A A disease that can be transmitted from humans to animals B A disease that can be transmitted to zoo animals only C A disease that is transmitted from zoo animals D A disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans [True]

The correct answer is D. A zoonotic disease is one that can be transmitted from animals to humans, e.g. Salmonellosis, Rabies, E. coli and Ringworm. A disease that can be transmitted from humans to animals is called an anthroponoses, and examples include the common colds which can be passed to primates and mumps which can be passed to dogs. Anthroponoses can also be called reverse zoonoses.

2. Identify the disease which is not a zoonotic infection that can be transmitted from dogs : A Toxocariasis B Cheyletiella mites C Sarcoptic mange D Hepatitis [True]

The correct answer is D. Canine hepatitis is not a zoonotic disease. All others can be transmitted from dogs to humans.

3. Identify the disease which is not a zoonotic infection that can be transmitted from cats : A FIV infection [True] B Cat scratch fever C Toxocariasis D Toxoplasmosis

The correct answer is A. FIV cannot be passed from cats to humans but all other diseases listed are zoonotic.

4. Identify which of the following is a zoonotic infection that can be transmitted from cats : A Feline leukaemia virus B Feline immunodeficiency virus C Toxoplasmosis [True] D Cat flu

The correct answer is C. Toxoplasmosis is a zoonotic disease transmitted from cats that can be dangerous for pregnant women as it can cause miscarriage as well as neurological problems for other humans.

5. Identify which of the following husbandry elements is not vitally important in reducing the risk of transmission of zoonotic disease : A Stopping animals from licking human faces B Feeding human food to animals [True] C Having a prophylactic healthcare plan for animals D Having a strict hygiene routine, especially with ill animals

The correct answer is B. All other answers are vital elements of animal husbandry that help to reduce the risk of transmission of zoonotic disease.