WorksheetsOct 1 Quiz
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 17mins
(a) introduction of a disease (mild form) to the host to stimulate the bird’s immune system so that the bird can respond more effectively once it is infected.
(a) are also known as immunoglobulins and are produced as a response to infection in order to neutralize pathogens
___________ is a plate-based assay technique designed for detecting and quantifying soluble substances such as peptides, proteins, antibodies and hormones
ELISA
PCR
HPLC
Bioassay
__________ a qualitative test to detect the presence of DNA
ELISA
PCR
HPLC
Bioassay
Usually refers to the amount of antibodies found in an individual’s blood
(a)
TRUE or FALSE. PCR is used for definitive diagnosis or to confirm the presence of suspected disease agent.
(a)
TRUE or FALSE. ELISA is used to determine efficacy of vaccination program/techniques.
(a)
Immunity derived from the maternal antibodies passed to the chick at hatch
Passive immunity
Active immunity
Humoral immunity
Three (3) major types of poultry vaccines
Live
Killed
Recombinant
Protected
Concentrated
How long would it take to produce detectable levels of antibodies post exposure?
1-3 weeks
5-10 days
1 month
2 weeks
Immunity that develops in the birds through exposure to pathogens, either natural infection or vaccination
Passive immunity
Active immunity
Innate immunity
Type of immunoglobulin which is the major antibody in bird
IgY
IgA
IgG
IgM
TRUE or FALSE. Innate immunity is the second line of defense and responds to a specific antigen.
(a)
Two (2) main branches of immunity
Innate
Adaptive
Humoral
Active
TRUE or FALSE. Adaptive immunity has immunological memory which is remembering specific immune response and making a greater and more rapid response in the future to the same pathogen.
(a)
TRUE or FALSE. Interpreting titer readings is the same as making a diagnosis.
(a)
Some of the important farm information to be gathered when interpreting titer readings (3)
Method of vaccination
Age of flock when vaccinated vs. age at collection
Any disease challenge at the farm/locality
Farm feeding program
Total population of birds in the farm
TRUE or FALSE. Vaccination CV more than 60% means excellent uniformity.
(a)
Number of birds (for each age group) to be used for blood collection
at least 20
at least 50
at least 10
at least 100
TRUE or FALSE. For respiratory diseases, it is more advisable to do water vaccination than to administer through spraying.
(a)
BONUS. Full Name of the speaker during the discussion on basic Vaccination and titer reading
(a)
BONUS. One (1) Philchema product with direct effect on immunity
