Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 4:32 AM
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
QuarantineAn imposed time period of isolation usually to prevent the spread of a disease. |
RenderingHigh temperatures and pressure break down animal remains. This requires transportation off site but recycles carcasses into reusable protein feed. |
IncinerationComplete combustion of organic compounds. This is a biologically safe method but may be slow and expensive. There may be concerns about air pollution. |
ContaminatedTo contain or be covered with germs such as bacteria and viruses. |
DecontaminationA two step process involving cleaning and disinfecting that removes and kills germs. |
DepopulationMethod by which animals are destroyed quickly and humanely. |
Compost The breakdown of organic waste, such as plants, food, and manure by bacteria. |
Culling The process of removing, and usually killing, animals from a group based on specific criteria such as infection or contamination. |
DisinfectantSubstances that are applied to non-living objects to destroy germs that are living on the objects. |
Microbe |