THE Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications
Certification study guide with actual questions and
answers
animal classification - CORRECT ANSWERS-domesticated, semi-domesticated, non-domesticate
another name for livestock animals - CORRECT ANSWERS-food production animals
animal rights - CORRECT ANSWERS-a philosophical view in which animals have similar rights to humans
another name for animal rights - CORRECT ANSWERS-animal liberation
animal rights founders - CORRECT ANSWERS-Fred Meyers, Peter Singer, and Mark Twain
animal rights groups - CORRECT ANSWERS-People for Ethical Treatment of Animals and Mercy for
Animals
animal welfare - CORRECT ANSWERS-is a human responsibility which encompasses all respects of animal
wellbeing, including proper housing, management, disease prevention and treatment, responsible care,
human handling, and euthanasia
animal welfare groups - CORRECT ANSWERS-National Animal Interest Alliance, Animal Welfare Council,
The Humane Society of United States, and American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
ways to protect animals - CORRECT ANSWERS-in the courtroom, though education, through
investigation, through field work, with law enforcement
,28 Hour Law - CORRECT ANSWERS-Addresses transporting animals across state lines, especially those
raised for food production
- requires transporters that carry certain farm animals interstate to unload, feed, water, and rest the
animals after 28 consecutive hours in transit
the Lacey Act - CORRECT ANSWERS-prohibits the illegal trade of any fish or wild animals which were
taken, possessed, transported or sold in violation of any law, treaty, or regulation of the United States
The Bald Eagle Protection Act - CORRECT ANSWERS-prohibits the possession, sale, purchase, barter and
offer to sale, purchase, barter, import or export the bald eagle
The Fish & Wildlife Coordination Act - CORRECT ANSWERS-protects fish and wildlife when federal action
is taken to control or alter natural streams or bodies of water
The Humane Slaughter Act - CORRECT ANSWERS-ensures slaughter is done in a humane manner
the Three R's of animal research - CORRECT ANSWERS-Refinement, Reduction, Replacement
mice/rats in animal testing - CORRECT ANSWERS-commonly used for small size, low cost, and prolific
nature. They are often researched for:
- cancer
- product testing
- toxicology
- virology
rabbits in animal testing - CORRECT ANSWERS-used for similar physiology to humans and common
diseases. They are often researched for:
- cancer implementation
,- cholesterol
- eye disorders
- toxicology
cats in animal testing - CORRECT ANSWERS-used for similar diseases to humans. NOT common, but
researched for:
- AIDS
- leukemia
- type II diabetes
- breast cancer
dogs in animal testing - CORRECT ANSWERS-used for similar respiratory and cardiovascular systems to
humans. NOT common, but researched for:
- surgical procedures
- diabetes
non-human primates in animal testing - CORRECT ANSWERS-used for similar behavioral and biological
traits to humans. They are researched for:
- poliomyelitis
- HIV
- hepatitis
- malaria
pigs in animal testing - CORRECT ANSWERS-used for similar skin, body systems, and anatomy to humans.
They are researched for:
- xenografts
- CAT scans
, Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service - CORRECT ANSWERS-a branch of the USDA responsible for
protecting and promoting US animal health, administraters license and regulation of regulated research
facilities and regulates;
- The Animal Welfare Act
- The Chimpanzee Sanctuary Act
Animal Welfare Act (1966) - CORRECT ANSWERS-A piece of legislation that created regulations and
guidelines for the protections of animals. It requires minimum standards of treatment and care.
animal welfare act on research animals - CORRECT ANSWERS-guarantees research animals veterinary
care, anesthesia or pain relievers, and opportunities to exercise daily and requires Institutional Animal
Care & Use Committees at research institutions
The Chimpanzee Sanctuary Act - CORRECT ANSWERS-guarantees lifetime care for chimpanzees used,
purchased, or bred for research purposes at the Food and Drug Administration, National Institutes of
Health, and other agencies
founders of animal research - CORRECT ANSWERS-Aristotle, Charles Darwin, Louis Pasteur, Claude
Bernard, Ivan Pavlov, and Rudolf Jaenisch
Trends in Veterinary Medicine - CORRECT ANSWERS-increased use of technology, non-traditional
treatment methods, and cat-friendly practices
Issues in Veterinary Medicine - CORRECT ANSWERS-- veterinarian supply and pet owner demand
- cost of care increase
- client concerns
- pet obesity
- changing practices
Certification study guide with actual questions and
answers
animal classification - CORRECT ANSWERS-domesticated, semi-domesticated, non-domesticate
another name for livestock animals - CORRECT ANSWERS-food production animals
animal rights - CORRECT ANSWERS-a philosophical view in which animals have similar rights to humans
another name for animal rights - CORRECT ANSWERS-animal liberation
animal rights founders - CORRECT ANSWERS-Fred Meyers, Peter Singer, and Mark Twain
animal rights groups - CORRECT ANSWERS-People for Ethical Treatment of Animals and Mercy for
Animals
animal welfare - CORRECT ANSWERS-is a human responsibility which encompasses all respects of animal
wellbeing, including proper housing, management, disease prevention and treatment, responsible care,
human handling, and euthanasia
animal welfare groups - CORRECT ANSWERS-National Animal Interest Alliance, Animal Welfare Council,
The Humane Society of United States, and American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
ways to protect animals - CORRECT ANSWERS-in the courtroom, though education, through
investigation, through field work, with law enforcement
,28 Hour Law - CORRECT ANSWERS-Addresses transporting animals across state lines, especially those
raised for food production
- requires transporters that carry certain farm animals interstate to unload, feed, water, and rest the
animals after 28 consecutive hours in transit
the Lacey Act - CORRECT ANSWERS-prohibits the illegal trade of any fish or wild animals which were
taken, possessed, transported or sold in violation of any law, treaty, or regulation of the United States
The Bald Eagle Protection Act - CORRECT ANSWERS-prohibits the possession, sale, purchase, barter and
offer to sale, purchase, barter, import or export the bald eagle
The Fish & Wildlife Coordination Act - CORRECT ANSWERS-protects fish and wildlife when federal action
is taken to control or alter natural streams or bodies of water
The Humane Slaughter Act - CORRECT ANSWERS-ensures slaughter is done in a humane manner
the Three R's of animal research - CORRECT ANSWERS-Refinement, Reduction, Replacement
mice/rats in animal testing - CORRECT ANSWERS-commonly used for small size, low cost, and prolific
nature. They are often researched for:
- cancer
- product testing
- toxicology
- virology
rabbits in animal testing - CORRECT ANSWERS-used for similar physiology to humans and common
diseases. They are often researched for:
- cancer implementation
,- cholesterol
- eye disorders
- toxicology
cats in animal testing - CORRECT ANSWERS-used for similar diseases to humans. NOT common, but
researched for:
- AIDS
- leukemia
- type II diabetes
- breast cancer
dogs in animal testing - CORRECT ANSWERS-used for similar respiratory and cardiovascular systems to
humans. NOT common, but researched for:
- surgical procedures
- diabetes
non-human primates in animal testing - CORRECT ANSWERS-used for similar behavioral and biological
traits to humans. They are researched for:
- poliomyelitis
- HIV
- hepatitis
- malaria
pigs in animal testing - CORRECT ANSWERS-used for similar skin, body systems, and anatomy to humans.
They are researched for:
- xenografts
- CAT scans
, Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service - CORRECT ANSWERS-a branch of the USDA responsible for
protecting and promoting US animal health, administraters license and regulation of regulated research
facilities and regulates;
- The Animal Welfare Act
- The Chimpanzee Sanctuary Act
Animal Welfare Act (1966) - CORRECT ANSWERS-A piece of legislation that created regulations and
guidelines for the protections of animals. It requires minimum standards of treatment and care.
animal welfare act on research animals - CORRECT ANSWERS-guarantees research animals veterinary
care, anesthesia or pain relievers, and opportunities to exercise daily and requires Institutional Animal
Care & Use Committees at research institutions
The Chimpanzee Sanctuary Act - CORRECT ANSWERS-guarantees lifetime care for chimpanzees used,
purchased, or bred for research purposes at the Food and Drug Administration, National Institutes of
Health, and other agencies
founders of animal research - CORRECT ANSWERS-Aristotle, Charles Darwin, Louis Pasteur, Claude
Bernard, Ivan Pavlov, and Rudolf Jaenisch
Trends in Veterinary Medicine - CORRECT ANSWERS-increased use of technology, non-traditional
treatment methods, and cat-friendly practices
Issues in Veterinary Medicine - CORRECT ANSWERS-- veterinarian supply and pet owner demand
- cost of care increase
- client concerns
- pet obesity
- changing practices
