The First 60 Minutes: Animal Sheltering's Critical Hour
Dr. Brian DiGangi, from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, discusses how decisions made in the hour after intake impact the stress response and susceptibility to disease of sheltered dogs and cats, and how adopting solid intake protocols can save animals' lives.
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For the purpose of reporting shelter statistics using the Asilomar Accords definitions, animals should be categorized at what time during their shelter stay/
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At the time of intake
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At the time of disposition
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At the time of behavior evaluation
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B. At the time of disposition -
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To maximize the chances of locating an identification microchip, which of the following recommendations should be followed?
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Slowly scan the entire body of the animal
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Utilize the fastest scanner on the market
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Scan the animal directly over the shoulder blades
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A. Slowly scan the entire body of the animal -
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Housing for healthy animals on intake should be segregated based on which of the following characteristics?
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Sex and breed
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Species and age
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Size and temperament
Correct Answer
B. Species and age -
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Modified live-virus vaccination is preferred over inactivated vaccination in the shelter environment due to which quality?
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Rapid induction of immunity
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Interference with maternal antibodies
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High rate of vaccine reactions
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A. Rapid induction of immunity -
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According to the 2006 AAHA Canine Vaccine Guidelines, vaccination against canine distemper virus in the shelter environment should begin at what age?
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6 weeks or as early as 2 weeks in the face of an outbreak
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8 weeks or as early as 4 weeks in the face of an outbreak
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6 weeks or as early as 4 weeks in the face of an outbreak
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A. 6 weeks or as early as 2 weeks in the face of an outbreak -
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For control of common parasites, such as hookworms and roundworms, puppies and kittens should be dewormed according to which of the following schedules?
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Beginning at 4 weeks of age, repeated every 4 weeks
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Beginning at 2 weeks of age, repeated every 4 weeks
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Beginning at 2 weeks of age, repeated every 2 weeks
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C. Beginning at 2 weeks of age, repeated every 2 weeks -
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As a proactive population management strategy, Daily Rounds serves to accomplish which of the following?
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Identify physical and behavioral needs
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Ensure that responses to animal needs are carried out
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Both (a) and (b)
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C. Both (a) and (b) -
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Formal behavioral evaluation procedures should be conducted at which time point during an animals’ stay in the shelter?
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Immediately upon intake
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Throughout the duration of stay
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Just prior to disposition
Correct Answer
B. Throughout the duration of stay -
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The physiological stress response is the result of a combination of generic and learned factors that result in the production of which hormone(s)?
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Epinephrine
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Cortisol
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Both (a) and (b)
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C. Both (a) and (b) -
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According to the 2010 Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters, environmental enrichment should be given what level of importance?
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It should be given the same significance as other components of animal care
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It should be considered optional
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It should only be provided to animals made available for adoption
Correct Answer
A. It should be given the same significance as other components of animal care -
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