Thursday, April 18, 2024, 4:19 PM
Site: Extension Foundation Online Campus
Course: Avian Influenza Biosecurity for Youth and 4-H Members (Avian Influenza Biosecurity for Youth and 4-H Members)
Glossary: Glossary/Acronyms
C
Culling The process of removing, and usually killing, animals from a group based on specific criteria such as infection or contamination. |
CyanosisBlueness of the skin, as from imperfectly oxygenated blood. |
D
DecontaminationA two step process involving cleaning and disinfecting that removes and kills germs. |
DepopulationMethod by which animals are destroyed quickly and humanely. |
DisinfectantSubstances that are applied to non-living objects to destroy germs that are living on the objects. |
E
Endemic Disease that is natural to or characteristic of a specific place. |
EPAEnvironmental Protection Agency |
Epidemic When a disease temporarily affects many people at the same time in one location where it is not usually prevalent. |
F
FEMAFederal Emergency Management Agency |
H
HAHemagglutinin |