Thursday, April 25, 2024, 10:46 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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Case Fatality Ratio A ratio that shows the number of deaths in infected cases over the total number of infected cases. |
CDCCenters for Disease Control and Prevention |
CloacaThe common cavity into which the intestinal, urinary, and reproductive canals open in birds. |
Compost The breakdown of organic waste, such as plants, food, and manure by bacteria. |
ConjunctivitisInflammation of the mucous membrane that lines the exposed portion of the eyeball and inner surface of the eyelids. |
ContaminatedTo contain or be covered with germs such as bacteria and viruses. |
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. |