Vaccination Protocols in Veterinary Medicine

This set of flashcards includes key vocabulary terms and definitions related to vaccination protocols in veterinary medicine, crucial for understanding immunization strategies in canines, felines, equines, and livestock.

MLV

Modified Live Virus, a type of vaccine that contains a living but weakened form of the virus.

Core vaccines

Vaccines that are deemed essential for all animals in a population, such as Distemper and Rabies.

Bacterin

A type of vaccine made from inactivated bacteria.

Recombinant vaccine

A vaccine created using recombinant DNA technology to provoke an immune response.

Annual booster

A vaccination given each year to maintain immunity against a disease.

Seropositive

Having detectable antibodies in the blood, indicating previous exposure to a pathogen.

Vaccination protocol

A recommended schedule and guidelines for administering vaccines to animals.

Deaths from vaccine-preventable diseases

Mortality caused by diseases that could have been prevented through vaccination.

EWT/WNV

Eastern and Western Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus vaccines for horses.

Potomac Horse Fever (PHF)

A disease in horses caused by the bacterium Neorickettsia risticii, for which a vaccine is available.

Vaccination timing

The specific age or developmental stage at which vaccinations should be administered.

High-risk dogs

Dogs that are more susceptible to certain diseases due to breed, environment, or health status.