Bats in the UK
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Which of the following is NOT a suitable anesthesia option for surgical procedures in bats?

  • Injectable Ketamine (correct)
  • Sevoflurane
  • Isoflurane
  • Buprenorphine
  • What is the recommended dosage of Carprofen for bats?

  • 0.2 mg/kg SC
  • 10-20 mg/kg
  • 0.01-0.03 mg/kg SC
  • 2 mg/kg SC (correct)
  • Which type of lice afflicts British bats?

  • Mallophagan (correct)
  • Nycteribiidae
  • None
  • Anopluran
  • What is the approximate length of the wingless fly that afflicts British bats?

    <p>1 centimeter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the lifecycle of the wingless fly that afflicts British bats?

    <p>2-3 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which family of parasites is known to bite humans but is of little disease importance?

    <p>Hippoboscidae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the gestation period for most UK native bat species?

    <p>5-6 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mites have been recovered from UK bats and may cause wing membrane irritation and damage?

    <p>Steatonyssus spp.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterial family has been isolated from the faeces of bats and can be transmitted through roosting or mutual grooming?

    <p>Salmonella spp.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which viral disease is one of the main concerns when dealing with bats?

    <p>Rabies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which virus from the genus Lyssavirus is particularly relevant in Europe and dangerous to humans?

    <p>European bat lyssavirus 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the first case of a Daubenton's bat infected with a rabies-related virus in the UK?

    <p>EBLV-1 in 1996</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone fractures in bats have been shown to heal on their own without intervention?

    <p>Fractures of the phalanges of the 'hands'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main factor that affects the healing potential of a tear in the wing membrane?

    <p>The location of the tear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of poisoning should be avoided in bats due to their high susceptibility?

    <p>Organophosphate poisoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

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