Introduction to Veterinary Preventive Medicine MCQs

1. What is the primary goal of veterinary preventive medicine?
(A) To treat diseases after they occur
(B) To improve animal welfare
(C) To reduce the risk of zoonotic disease transmission to humans
(D) To prevent the occurrence of diseases and manage risk factors in animal populations

2. Which of the following is an example of primary prevention in veterinary medicine?
(A) Quarantine of infected animals
(B) Treatment of a sick animal
(C) Vaccination of healthy animals
(D) Post-mortem examination of deceased animals

3. What is the primary method used in veterinary epidemiology to control the spread of infectious diseases in animal populations?
(A) Random testing of all animals
(B) Herd immunity through vaccination
(C) Isolation of animals in small groups
(D) Restricting animal movement

4. Which of the following strategies is most effective in preventing the spread of zoonotic diseases?
(A) Regular use of antibiotics in livestock
(B) Quarantine measures and biosecurity protocols
(C) Allowing unrestricted movement of animals between farms
(D) Limiting the number of veterinarians in rural areas

5. Which of the following is a key factor in the control of parasitic diseases in veterinary preventive medicine?
(A) The use of broad-spectrum antibiotics
(B) Strict sanitation and management of animal housing
(C) Limiting animal access to pasture
(D) Relying solely on vaccination

6. Which of the following is the most appropriate method for monitoring and preventing the spread of avian influenza in poultry populations?
(A) Regular deworming of all poultry
(B) Continuous vaccination of all poultry
(C) Surveillance, biosecurity measures, and culling infected animals
(D) Limiting the amount of feed given to poultry

7. Which of the following is a major consideration in the development of a vaccination program for livestock?
(A) Cost-effectiveness, disease prevalence, and target population
(B) The age of the animal only
(C) Seasonal factors alone
(D) The animal’s weight and size

8. In which of the following circumstances is the use of antibiotics for disease prevention in veterinary medicine most appropriate?
(A) When animals show no signs of infection
(B) During the early stages of an outbreak to prevent widespread infection
(C) As a routine practice in all animals
(D) To treat animals with chronic diseases only

9. Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention in veterinary medicine?
(A) Genetic selection for disease resistance
(B) Routine vaccination of healthy animals
(C) Early detection and treatment of an emerging disease
(D) Quarantine of new animals entering a farm

10. Which of the following best describes the role of biosecurity in veterinary preventive medicine?
(A) Preventing the use of antibiotics in livestock
(B) Ensuring that animals receive a balanced diet
(C) Minimizing the risk of disease introduction and spread
(D) Encouraging the free-range movement of livestock

11. What is the primary goal of surveillance in veterinary preventive medicine?
(A) To identify and treat all animals with clinical signs of disease
(B) To detect diseases before they cause major outbreaks and enable early intervention
(C) To monitor financial costs related to disease outbreaks
(D) To measure animal performance in terms of productivity

12. Which of the following diseases in cattle is primarily controlled through the use of vaccination and vector control strategies?
(A) Foot and mouth disease
(B) Bovine tuberculosis
(C) Bluetongue
(D) Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE)

13. Which of the following is the most significant challenge when attempting to implement a successful veterinary preventive medicine program in resource-limited settings?
(A) Availability of veterinary drugs
(B) Inadequate funding and lack of access to veterinary care
(C) High levels of disease resistance in animals
(D) Excessive regulation by government agencies

14. Which of the following factors is most important in controlling the spread of rabies in domestic animal populations?
(A) The use of antibiotics to treat infected animals
(B) Vaccination of animals and controlling wildlife reservoirs
(C) Limiting the number of animals in urban areas
(D) Restricting the movement of animals between countries

15. Which of the following is a major factor in the emergence of new infectious diseases in animal populations?
(A) Increasing use of traditional breeding methods
(B) Deforestation and encroachment on wildlife habitats
(C) Reducing global trade and animal transportation
(D) Maintaining long-term isolation of animal populations