Wild Lagomoprhs and Seals Mod 12
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Which of the following is the gestation period for hares?

  • 31 days
  • 4-6 weeks
  • 2-3 years
  • 41-43 days (correct)
  • What is the weight range for rabbits?

  • 2-3 years
  • 2.5-4.5 kg
  • 4-6 weeks
  • 1.5-2.5 kg (correct)
  • What is the term used for young hares?

  • Leverets (correct)
  • Altricial
  • Precocial
  • Kits
  • Which ectoparasite of rabbits is known for transmitting myxomatosis?

    <p>Rabbit flea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which virus causes sudden death in hares and is thought to be derived from the same family as feline infectious peritonitis and viral haemorrhagic disease?

    <p>European Brown Hare Syndrome Virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for bacterial diseases in Lagomorphs?

    <p>Both tetracyclines and amoxicillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease causes weight loss, diarrhea, and failure to grow in young rabbits and hares?

    <p>Yersinia pseudotuberculosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common mode of transmission for Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus?

    <p>Ingestion of contaminated food or water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which parasite is known to cause signs of upper respiratory tract disease in Grey seals?

    <p>Nasal mite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which parasite causes damage to the main airways and can block bronchioles in seals?

    <p>Otostrongylus circumlitus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which parasite is responsible for gastric and intestinal ulceration in young seal pups?

    <p>Terranova decipiens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterial pathogen is often associated with lungworm infestations in seals?

    <p>Bordetella bronchisepticum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which virus has been recorded in the common seal, but not in the grey seal?

    <p>Influenza A virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the clinical signs associated with phocine herpesvirus infection in young seals?

    <p>Vomiting and oral mucosal inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical location of pox lesions caused by seal pox virus?

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

    What is the recommended treatment for fresh wounds in seals?

    <p>Suturing under anesthesia/sedation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment is helpful for conjunctivitis?

    <p>Maxitrol® eye drops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of polychlorinated biphenyl compounds (PCBs) on fertility?

    <p>They reduce fertility rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are polychlorinated biphenyl compounds (PCBs) found in high concentrations?

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

    What is the main effect of polychlorinated biphenyl compounds (PCBs) on the central nervous system?

    <p>They cause damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organism is at the top of the food chain and thus more likely to have higher concentrations of polychlorinated biphenyl compounds (PCBs)?

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

    Which bacterial species has been associated with melting corneal ulcers in grey seals?

    <p>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterial species is a member of the M. tuberculosis complex and can infect seals?

    <p>Mycobacterium pinnepedii</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterial species is a common potentially serious zoonotic pathogen and commensal of most marine mammals including seals?

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

    Which bacterial species has been associated with interstitial nephritis in common seals?

    <p>Mycoplasma phocacerebrale</p> Signup and view all the answers

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