Animal Science Lab Safety and Tools

Flight Zone

Animal’s comfort zone/personal space.

PPE

Personal Protective Equipment.

Chemical Restraint

Use of drugs, sedation, or tranquilizers on animals.

Non-contact Restraint

Using fight zone to make animals move without physical contact.

Physical Restraint

Methods like grabbing, using rope, halter, or device to restrain animals.

International System of Units

Measurements used internationally.

Beakers

Large open-mouthed glass jars used to mix, hold, or transfer liquids.

Graduated Cylinder

Tall cylinder with a volume scale used for precise liquid measurement.

Erlenmeyer Flask

Narrow necked flask used to mix liquids, not for precise measurements.

Test Tube

Plain tube used to hold, transfer, heat, or mix small amounts of liquid.

Thermometer

Device that measures temperature in various units.

Clinical Thermometer

Used to measure body temperature.

Infrared Thermometer

Non-contact device using infrared energy for temperature measurement.

Mercury Thermometer

Glass thermometer with graduated scale, not common due to mercury toxicity.

Alcohol in Glass Thermometer

Sealed glass thermometer with graduated scale.

Overcrowded Pens

The number one mistake when handling livestock.

Effects of Restraints

Psychological and physiological impacts on animals.

Safety Glasses

Protective eyewear covering the front of the eyes from impact.

Chemical Splash Goggles

Fully enclose eyes to prevent chemicals and debris from entering.

Face Shield

Covers the entire face, used with infectious or corrosive materials.

SD Sheet

Safety data sheet with chemical hazard information.

Centrifuge

Used to spin test tubes at high speeds to separate solids from liquids.

Petri Dish

Shallow dish used to cultivate microorganisms in a specific medium.

Stereoscope

Microscope used to study solid specimens or do delicate dissections.

Biological Specimens

Living or preserved materials studied in biological research.

Liquid Nitrogen Tank

Also known as cryogenic tanks, used to store cryogenic substances.

Sharps Container

Special container for disposing of needles, syringes, and lancets.

PASS Acronym

Pull, Aim, Spray, and Sweep; formula for using a fire extinguisher.

Horse Restraint Tools

Examples include halters and stocks.

Cattle Restraint Tools

Examples include squeeze chutes and head gates.

Zoonotic Diseases

Diseases that can be transmitted between humans and animals.

Quarantine Duration

Animals should be quarantined for 30-60 days when joining a new herd.

Biosecurity Goal

To ensure the health of animals, people, and the environment.

FSIS

Food Safety and Inspection Service responsible for biosecurity.

Visitor Log Importance

To track who enters and exits barns and interacts with animals.