Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 5:39 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
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PPEPersonal Protective Equipment |
ProphylacticPreventive or protective. |
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QuarantineAn imposed time period of isolation usually to prevent the spread of a disease. |
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RatitesLarge flightless birds such as ostriches and emus. |
RenderingHigh temperatures and pressure break down animal remains. This requires transportation off site but recycles carcasses into reusable protein feed. |
ReservoirThe long-term host of a pathogen that remains asymptomatic from the disease it carries. |
RT-PCR Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction |
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SITCSmuggling Interdiction and Trade Compliance Agency |
SurveillanceThe ongoing observation and collection of data which leads to action being taken to prevent and control a disease. |
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USDAUnited States Department of Agriculture |