Veterinary Science and Animal Health Quiz

Test your knowledge of veterinary medicine with these questions on diseases, symptoms, and anatomy in animals.

#1

Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus in dogs?

Parvovirus
Leptospirosis
Lyme disease
Heartworm
#2

What is the normal body temperature range for a healthy adult horse?

35-38°C
37-40°C
38.5-39.5°C
39-41°C
#3

What is the primary function of the urinary system in animals?

Regulating blood sugar levels
Filtering waste from the blood
Digesting food
Producing hormones
#4

What is the primary function of the rumen in ruminant animals?

Storing bile
Producing saliva
Absorbing nutrients
Fermenting ingested food
#5

Which of the following is a symptom of equine colic?

Increased heart rate
Excessive urination
Decreased respiratory rate
Normal appetite
#6

What is the name of the disease caused by the bacteria Chlamydia psittaci in birds?

Salmonellosis
Avian Influenza
Psittacosis
Aspergillosis
#7

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of rabies in animals?

Excessive salivation
Aggression
Paralysis
Decreased appetite
#8

What is the primary function of the pancreas in animals?

Regulating body temperature
Producing insulin
Digesting carbohydrates
Oxygen transport
#9

Which of the following is a common cause of lameness in cattle?

Brucellosis
Blackleg
Fowl Cholera
Blue Tongue
#10

Which of the following is a zoonotic disease?

Distemper
Anthrax
Toxoplasmosis
Feline Leukemia
#11

What is the term for the surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus in female animals?

Orchidectomy
Oophorectomy
Hysterectomy
Castration
#12

Which vitamin is essential for proper blood clotting in animals?

Vitamin A
Vitamin B12
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
#13

Which of the following antibiotics is typically NOT recommended for use in young animals due to its potential to cause tooth discoloration?

Amoxicillin
Doxycycline
Tetracycline
Cephalexin
#14

Which of the following parasites is commonly responsible for causing sarcoptic mange in dogs?

Fleas
Ticks
Mites
Lice
#15

Which of the following animals is NOT a common intermediate host for the parasite Toxoplasma gondii?

Cattle
Sheep
Pigs
Horses
#16

Which of the following is a common cause of abortion in cattle?

Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus
Leptospirosis
Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis Virus
#17

What is the primary mode of transmission of West Nile virus to horses?

Through contaminated water
Through mosquito bites
Through direct contact with infected horses
Through consumption of contaminated feed

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