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2ince the veterinary licensure examinations are given only once a year, it has beenregularly scheduled in the month of $ugust. #he exact date and venue will vary. #he schedule ofthe sub%ects for examinations are permanent and are listed accordingly.

3inally, the list and schedule of the post examination information, e.g. the release of the

results, activities and relevant oath0taking ceremonies and the procedures for the renewal oflicenses can be found in the primer.

4egal asis of the oard 5xamination

$s provided for in Republic $ct 6o. +7* entitled' 8$n $ct to Regulate the &ractice ofVeterinary /edicine and 2urgery in the &hilippines9, 2ection 1, 8$ person who desires to obtain alicense shall apply therefore to the Veterinary 5xamining board (now oard of Veterinary/edicine!. 5ach application shall contain and be accompanied by proof of particular ualificationsreuired under oath and shall be accompanied by the examination fee.9

:t is provided further in 2ection ; 8#he Veterinary 5xamining oard shall consist of threereputable veterinarians appointed by the &resident of the Republic upon recommendation of the2ecretary of $griculture and 6ational Resources (now the )hairman of the &rofessionalRegulation )ommission upon recommendation of five (-! nominees by the &hilippines Veterinary/edical $ssociation.!9

2ection 7, provides that 8:t shall be the duty of the Veterinary 5xamining oard to examinethe application, diplomas, affidavits and proof of all applicants, and when satisfied of thegenuineness of the same, it shall examine all applicants for examination and shall issue a licenseto each person successfully passing the examination.9

2ection states' 8#he Veterinary 5xamination oard shall meet and hold examinations at

least once a year, should there be any applicant for the examination. #he sub%ects for thisexamination shall be the following' anatomy, physiology, pathology, parasitology, materia medicaand therapeutics, bacteriology (now microbiology!, medicine and surgery and "ootechnics.9

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REPUBLIC ACT NO. #$%

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e it enacted by the 2enate and ?ouse of Representative of the &hilippines in )ongressassembled'

2ection . #hat is shall be unlawful for any person to practice veterinary medicine andsurgery in any of its branches, including veterinary dentistry, and excepting the castrating andspaying of animals and dehorning of cattle, in the &hilippines who shall not have complied with theprovisions of this $ct.

2ection *. 6o person shall practice veterinary medicine and surgery, in any of its brancheswithout a valid and existing license to do so.

2ection +. $ person shall be regarded as practicing veterinary medicine and surgery withinthe meaning of this $ct who shall append or cause to be appended to his name the letters V.2.,A.V./., V./.A., /.A.)., A.V.2., or the words 8Veterinary,9 8 Veterinarian,9 8Veterinary surgeon,98Veterinary dentist,9 or any other initials or title implying ualifications to so practice, or who shalltreat, operate on, or prescribe for any physical ailment in, or any physical in%ury to, or deformity of,any domestic animals, for which he shall receive any monetary compensation. #he terms of thisact shall not apply to commissioned veterinarians in the >nited 2tates or the &hilippine $rmy.

2ection . $n accredited school of veterinary medicine and surgery within the meaning ofthis $ct shall be (! one approved by the Aepartment of 5ducation B (*! one reuiring, among otherthings, that, as a prereuisite for admission, its students must have a four0year course in anypublic high school, or other secondary school accredited by the Aepartment of 5ducation *B (+! one

that reuires for graduation a five0year course in veterinary medicine and surgery, teaching thesub%ects of anatomy and physiology of domestic animals, general and special pathology,veterinary materia medica and therapeutics, veterinary medicine and surgery, bacteriology,parasitology, chemistry, and such other sub%ects as are ordinarily included in the curricula ofveterinary colleges and topics, knowledge of which is commonly and generally reuired ofcandidates for the degree of Aoctor of Veterinary /edicine by reputable veterinary colleges oruniversities.

2ection -. $ person is ualified to receive a license (! who is over twenty0one years of ageB(*! who is of good moral character and temperate habitsB (+! who has graduated from a four0yearhigh school or secondary school approved by the Aepartment of 5ducation +B (! who has

graduated from an accredited veterinary collegeB (-! who has passed an examination conductedby the Veterinary 5xamining oardto determine his fitness to receive a licenseB and (1! who is aciti"en of the &hilippines or who has made a declaration of intention to become a citi"en and hasfiled a petition for naturali"ation within thirty days after becoming eligible to do so.

2ection 1. $ person who desires to obtain a license shall apply therefore to the Veterinary5xamining oard.- 5ach application shall contain and be accompanied by proof of particularualifications reuired under oath and shall be accompanied by the examination fee.

2ection ;. #he Veterinary 5xamining oard1shall consist of three reputable veterinariansappointed by the &resident of the Republic upon recommendation of the 2ecretary of $griculture

and 6atural Resources.;

1Now Commission on Higher Education.2Now Department of Education, Culture and Sports3Now Department of Education, Culture and Sports4Now oard of !eterinar" #edicine$Now oard of !eterinar" #edicine%Now oard of !eterinar" #edicine&Now 'rofessional (egulation Commission.

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2ection 7. :t shall be the duty of the Veterinary 5xamining oard7 to examine theapplications, diplomas, affidavits and proof of all applicants, and when satisfied of the genuinenessof the same, it shall examine all applicants for examination and shall issue a license to eachperson successfully passing the examination.

#he Veterinary 5xamining oard=may refuse to issue or may suspend, or revoke anylicense for any one or any combination of the following causes'. #he employment of fraud, misrepresentation or deception in obtaining such licenseB*. )onviction of a crime involving moral turpitude or conviction of a felony, in which case the

record of such conviction shall be conclusive evidenceB+. )hronic inebriety or habitual use of drugsB. 3or having professional connection with or lending oneCs name to any illegal practitioner of

veterinary medicine and the various branches thereofB-. Violation or attempting to violate, directly or indirectly, any of the provisions of this $ctB1. 3raud or dishonesty in applying, treating or reporting on tuberculin or other biological testsB;. 3alse or misleading advertising having for its purpose or intent deception or fraudB7. 3or failing to report, as reuired by law, or making false report of any contagious or infectious

diseases.

2ection =. #he members of the Veterinary 5xamining oardD shall serve for a period ofthree years beginning from the date of their appointment. #he members shall be appointed suchthat the term of office of one member shall terminate every year. $ny vacancy shall be covered byan ad interim appointment for the rest of the term only.

2ection D. #he &resident of the Republic will have the power to dismiss any member of theoard because of unprofessional conduct, inefficiency, dereliction of duty or any sufficient and%ustifiable reasons.

2ection . #he officers of the Veterinary 5xamining oardshall consist of a &resident anda secretary who shall be elected every year from among the members of the said oard.

2ection *. 5ach member of the Veterinary 5xamining oard * shall receive acompensation of ten pesos per candidate taking the examination for practice as a veterinarian.

2ection +. #he secretary shall keep the minutes of the oard and a book or registration ofall veterinarians to whom a license has been issued, indication their names, age, place of practice,the veterinary institution from which they graduated, the number of years of study, the degree orcertificates they obtained, and shall furnish a duplicate copy of the minutes and the book of

registration to the ureau of )ivil 2ervice+.

2ection . #he Veterinary 5xamining oardshall meet and hold examinations at leastonce a year, should there be any applicant for the examination. #he sub%ects for this examinationshall be the following' anatomy, physiology, pathology, parasitology, materia medica andtherapeutics, bacteriology, medicine and surgery, and "ootechnics.

#he date, place and hours of examinations shall be published in one or more newspapers atleast one week previously.

2ection -. #here shall be paid to the :nsular #reasurer - the following fees' (a! 3orexamination, thirty pesosB (b! 3or a license, ten pesosB (c! 3or certified statement that a licensee is

)Now oard of !eterinar" #edicine*Now oard of !eterinar" #edicine1+Now oard of !eterinar" #edicine11Now oard of !eterinar" #edicine12Now oard of !eterinar" #edicine13See '.D. 223, section $ c-, promulgated une 22, 1*&314Now oard of !eterinar" #edicine1$See (/ 4%$ standardi0ing the eamination and registration fees.

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licensed, ten pesosB (d! 3or issuance of duplicate license in case the original has been lost ordestroyed, ten pesos. 6o fee shall be reuired for a second examination if taken within twelvemonths after failure in the first examination. #he examination fee may be returned to the candidateif he withdraws before the examinations have started.

2ection 1. #he Veterinary 5xamining oard

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may reciprocate with other countries in therecognition of exchange of licenses upon a basis of euality of educational standard and mutualrecognition, which standard shall not be lower than the reuirements of this $ct.

2ection ;. $ny person practicing veterinary medicine and surgery or dentistry in the&hilippines without a license, or who shall fail to comply with any of the terms of this $ct, shall bedeemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less thanone hundred pesos nor more than two hundred pesos or by imprisonment for not less than thirtydays nor more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment for each and every offenseBand it shall be the duty of the &rovincial or )ity 3iscal where such offense is committed toprosecute all persons violating the provisions of this $ct, upon proper complaint being made. $llfines collected under this $ct shall be paid into the treasury of the province or city where theprosecution is held.

2ection 7. $ny person filing, or attempting to file, as his own, the diploma of another, or aforged or fictitious or a fraudulently obtained diploma or certificate, upon conviction shall be sub%ectto such fine and imprisonment as are made and provided by the statutes for the crime of forgery.

2ection =. #his act shall take precedence above all existing rules and regulationsregarding the practice of Veterinary /edicine and surgery in the &hilippines.

2ection *D. #his $ct shall take effect upon its approval.$pproved,


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CODE OF ET&ICS

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2ection . Title. 00 6o member of the &hilippine Veterinary /edical $ssociation (&V/$! who islicensed to practice Veterinary /edicine shall use a degree or title to which he is not entitled.

2ection *. Mutual Respect.00 6o member of the association shall belittle nor in%ure theprofessional standing of another member nor unnecessarily condemn the character of hisprofessional acts.

2ection +. Undercharging. 00 6o member of the association shall endeavor to build up apractice by undercharging another practitioner.

2ection . Reputation. 00 :t shall be considered a breach of this code for a member to assailthe professional reputation of a fellow practitioner particularly for his own individual advancement.

2ection -. Compliance to Laws. 00 $ll members shall comply with the common lawsgoverning their obligations to the clients and shall obey without obvious fault the official publicregulations and laws governing their acts.

2ection 1. Professional Deportment.00 /embers are expected to conduct themselves at alltimes with professional deportment. ?e shall conduct himself in a manner completely abovesuspicion or reproach. $ny flagrant violation of these principles shall be considered as a violationof this code and may sub%ect the violator to suspension or expulsion.

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2ection ;. Primary Duty. 00 #he veterinarianCs primary duty of servicing the public isaccomplished by giving the best professional service and to act himself in such a manner as tohold the profession in high esteem.

2ection 7. Emergency Serice. 00 $ veterinarian when consulted in an emergency by theclient of another, shall attend only to the conditions leading to the emergency. >pon completion ofthe treatment, the patient must be referred back to the attending veterinarian. ?owever, if theclient refuses to go back and decided to stay, the veterinarian who attended the emergency case

may accept the case. #he following conditions should be present' (a! 3indings and discussionswith the client shall be handled in such a confidential manner as to avoid criticism of the attendingveterinarian andB (b! :n making emergency calls upon a patient already under treatment, it isunethical to institute radical changes in the treatment previously prescribed in such a way as toattract unusual attention.

2ection =. !uthori"ed #isit of a Consultant as re$uested %y the attending eterinarian . 00Ehen in the course of authori"ed visit it will be unethical to offer services whether free orcompensated or to give advice other than that service which comes strictly within the scope of theofficial call.

2ection D. Reisit of Patient. 00 )onsultants shall not revisit the patient or client orcommunicate directly with the client without the knowledge or consent of the attending veterinarian.

2ection . #eterinary !u&iliaries. 00 :t is the primary responsibility of the practicingveterinarian that laboratory workers, clinic assistants, veterinary aides, /edical #echnologists,Radiologic #echnologists and other auxiliaries shall act in such a manner that will not contradictany provision of these code.

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2ection *. 'illing Clients %y the Consultant.00 :n no instance, under no circumstances, shalla consultant take charge of a case or problem without the consent of all concerned, particularlywhen the clientCs financial obligation to the attending veterinarian have not yet beensettledFad%ustedFcleared.

2ection +. Delegation of Serices. 00 $ veterinarian shall not delegate to any person suchas but not limited to veterinary auxiliaries (unlicensed veterinarian, veterinary aides, x0raytechnicians, medical technologist, animal caretakers, agricultural extension technicians! theperformance of any service or operation which reuires competence as a professional, unlessexpressly authori"ed by law.

2ection . Superision of (or). 0 #he veterinarian shall supervise associates or auxiliariespersonally in the performance of their duties.

2ection -. Professional *ees. 00 #he veterinarian shall charge fees taking into considerationthe nature of the case (span of time used in the operation and improvement of facilities for theveterinarian to work with ease, grace and comfort thereby constituting to the highest professionallevel of service!, efforts, skills and materials involved and the capacity of the client to pay. #heveterinarian is obliged to reveal to client when reuested, the itemi"ed details of the professionalfees charged. 6o demand rebates and commissions shall be demanded nor split fees other thanthe legitimate professional fees.

2ection 1. Discoeries of (or)s.00 :n the interest of the veterinary profession and publichealth, the veterinarian must make available discoveries, inventions or research works useful insafeguarding or promoting health sub%ect to patent or copyright laws. ?e shall not claimdiscoveries not his own.

2ection ;. #olunteer Program. 00 #he veterinarian may be encouraged to participate inprograms designed for veterinary public health education and animal health care. /embers canparticipate on volunteer programs for the delivery of veterinary services in underserved orunserved areas. :n case of disasters or national emergencies, the veterinarian may assist inalleviating the sufferings of stricken animals and human population of affected areas.

2ection 7. !nimal (elfare. 00 )ogni"ant of $nimal Eelfare 4aw, the veterinarian shallensure the patients are taken good care of properly, handled and managed as humanely aspossible.

$nimals used for experimentsFinstructional purposes should be managed properly andhumanely.

2ection =. Professional Commitment to Serice. 00 :n all efforts to improve professionalservice in the health of the public, the veterinarian shall make available to the community his skills,knowledge and experience.

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2ection *D. +eeping Professionally Competent. 00 #he veterinarian shall endeavor to beprofessionally competent by updating knowledge, skill and efficiency thus better serving theclients, community and country.

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a. )ontinuing &rofessional 5ducation5very veterinarian shall pursue continuing professional education programs offered by the&V/$, its )hapter and $ffiliates, 2pecial groups, schools, alumni associations, studyclubs and veterinary associations abroad duly accredited by the )ontinuing &rofessional

5ducation ()&5! )ouncil of Veterinary /edicine of the &rofessional Regulation)ommission.

b. )&5 )redit >nits5very veterinarian shall complete minimum )&5 credits every + years in accordance withthe accreditation guidelines set by the &V/$ and the )&5 )ouncil of Veterinary /edicine.

c. 5ach specialty group shall evolve its own system of accreditation, establish its council,police its own ranks and shall at all times safeguard the public against those who do notmeet the ualifications prescribed by this code.

2ection *. Display of Certificates. 00 6o certificates, plaues, or testimonials exceptrecognition and awards by peers other than the veterinarianCs school diploma, certificates issuedby the specialty council, the &V/$ oard, &R) 4icense, R and such others reuired by lawshall be displayed in the )linics or reception room at all times.

2ection **. Duty to Report. 00 #he veterinarian either in government or private service shallreport all violations of the Veterinary /edicine and 2urgery $ct, the rules and regulationsgoverning the practice of veterinary medicine and this code, which comes to his knowledge, to theappropriate chapter or affiliate society, the &V/$ oard or the &rofessional Regulation)ommission.

2ection *+. Professional Consultation and Referral. 00 #he veterinarian may seek

consultation or make a referral whenever the welfare of the patient reuires recourse to those whopossess special skills, knowledge and experience.

a! #he consultant shall hold the details of the consultation in confidence and shall notundertake an operative procedure without the consent of the referring veterinarian.

b! #he consultant shall observe post0operative conditions and immediately thereafter returnthe patient to the referring veterinarian. :n making emergency calls upon a patient alreadyunder treatment by another veterinarian it is unethical to institute radical treatmentpreviously prescribed in such a way as to attract unusual attention.

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2ection *;. Testimonials.00 $ veterinarian or any association of veterinarians shall not givetestimonials, directly or indirectly to any therapeuticFprophylactic agents or their preparations suchas remedies, vaccines and other articles for prevention of disease.

2ection *7. Soliciting Patients.00 $ veterinarian shall not solicit patient personally or employ

his clients, agents or agencies to solicit patients or clients including such practice as 8door to door9solicitation.

2ection *=. Coer up for /llegal !cts.00 6o veterinarian shall willfully engage in such servicesthat shall cover up or facilitate pre%udicial practices by certain commercial or industrialestablishments (public or private!.

2ection +D. Performance of 0%ligations. 00 #he veterinarian shall perform in good faith andwith due diligence all his obligations arising from agreements with clients or other persons, andfinancing institutions or other instrumentalityCs, in order not to undermine the prestige of theprofession.

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2ection +. !dertising in ,eneral. 00 $dvertising as a means of obtaining patronage isob%ectionable, unethical and unprofessional. 2ome ob%ectionable advertising consists of'

a! &ersonal superiority over oneCs colleagueb! 2ecret remedies or exclusive methodc! 3ixed fees for given servicesd! $s a corporation or partnership beyond that which would be ethical of either partye! Reports allegedly unintentional

f! ?ospital or clinic euipment and other special services rendered therewithg! 2olicited and repeated publicity of the building or occupation of a new hospital.

2ection +*. !uthori"ed adertising. 00 #he best and honorable means by which theveterinarian may make known and advance his reputation for skill and competence in the practiceof veterinary medicine is through his professional services to his patients and the public.

a! #he veterinarian or veterinary clinic or hospital shall have not more than one window orbuilding sign per exposure.

b! 4etters for windows or building signs of the first floor shall not be larger than F- of thefacade and shall show only the name of the veterinarian and the term 8veterinarian.9

c! #he term 8gas anesthesia or air0conditioned9 or any technical description must not appear

in the card, stationaries, office doors and signboards of the veterinarian.d! $ veterinarian may identify himself as veterinary practitioner only in the following mannerB

. )ards, letterheads, announcements. $ veterinarian may properly utili"e professionalcards, recall notices to clients of records and letterheads when the style and text areconsistent with the dignity of the profession.

*. $nnouncement cards may be sent when there is change in location or an alteration inthe character or practice, but only to other veterinary members and to clients ofrecords.

+. &rofessional cards must be of traditional si"e and type and shall not include more thanthe veterinarianCs name, title, address, telephone number and office hours. :f heconfines himself to the specific field of practice, he may include the following' 8practice

limited to, or if oard certified, specialist in... (8specialty9!.e! Office Aoor 4ettering and 2igns. #he use of door lettering should be limited to F- of

the si"e of the door and shall show only the name of the veterinarian. Eindow orbuilding signs above the first floor shall show the name of veterinarian and termveterinarian only and the letter shall be no bigger than 1cms in si"e.

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f! uilding Airectory. Ehen placing his name upon the directory of an office building,a veterinarian must adopt only the si"e of lettering regularly used by the tenants insaid building.

g! #he veterinarian shall not use neon signs andFor mobile sign board flashing lights inany form.

h! Airectional signboards may be used by veterinarians but shall not be more than twoalong the street where the veterinarian is practicing and shall be limited to thename of the veterinarian, the address and an arrow.

i! $ veterinarian shall not allow his name to be listed in the directories in bold face type oradvertise his hospital or clinic in any way differing from the established standard style.

%! $ veterinarian shall not allow his name to be printed in public directories as aspecialist in the treatment of any disease or in the performance of any service

within the scope of veterinary practice.

2ection ++. !dertising in Local 1ewspaper.00a! $dvertisement in local newspaper should be reasonable in si"e and display. :t should be

limited to name, title, address, office hours, and telephone number. 2uch advertisementshould be place under 2ection on 8&rofessional9 and not under 8&er 2ection9.

b! /embers are encouraged to write articles for the local press announcing the presence of acontagious disease and their control or treatment, provided the motive is a bona fideattempt to inform the clients rather than personal gain.

c! $ veterinarian shall use newspaper announcement only when opening a newclinicFhospital, practice, provided that the newspaper announcement shall not be within +Ddays from the date of opening, change or limitation of practice.. #he veterinarian shall use only the usual titles and academic degrees such as 8Aoctor,

Veterinarian, AV/, or V/A9 in connection with the name or signature, such asbut not limited to /2, &hA, 44B recogni"ed specialty titles, any be if legitimateholders.

*. #he veterinarian is authori"ed to the listing of his name in a telephone or otherdirectory, provided that the listing shall not be in bold type nor in a box or in differentcolors.

2ection +.!dertising in Mail.00 #he distribution in cards, circulars by mail or other wisereminding clients that the time is at hand for rendering certain services other than vaccination, is auestionable practice.

2ection +-. !dertising %y Personal Cards and Letterheads. 00 #he letterhead of aprofessional should be modest, announcing his name, title, address, telephone number, and officehours.

2ection +1. !dertising %y Display Signs.00 Aisplay signs of reasonable si"e and dimensionsin veterinary hospitals or clinics are not ob%ectionable provided they do not announce specialservices such as bathing, plucking, clipping, and x0ray works which characteri"es the ways of thecharlatan. 2treamers announcing such practices as free consultation, vaccination, bathing, etc.2hould be avoided. >se of outside displays like mounted dogs, cats or large pictures of animalsdepicting various practices, etc. $re considered ob%ectionable.

2ection +;. Testimonials2 ,uarantees2 *rauds. 00 :t is considered unprofessional or unethicalto'

a! Erite testimonials as to the proprietary remedies or food except to report the results of

properly controlled experiments or studies, such report to be given publicity through aveterinary %ournal or at convention or meeting of the association.

b! Guarantee a cure.c! 5mploy uestionable method to attract public attention or boast of possessing superior

skill in the treatment or prevention of a disease.d! :ssuing of false certificates of health or official documents.e! $ccept a fee from the seller if employed by the buyer to inspect an animal for soundness.

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f! )ritici"e unfairly an animal about to be sold.g! $ct or serve as %udge in accredited animal shows.

2ection +7. /llegal Practices.00a!:t is unprofessional to aid in illegal practices of others, practicing without license, teaching

others to do so in violation of the laws governing the practice of veterinary medicine.b!:t is the duty of members of the association to report illegal practices to the proper authoritiesand to report such practices by members of the associations to the &V/$.

2ection +=. Use of !ssociation3s Endorsement.00 6o member or employee of the &V/$ shalluse the name of the association in connection with the promotion or advertising or endorsement ofany commercial product or commercial services, or any service without written permission from theoard of Airectors.

2ection D. Loyalty.00 #he veterinarian should first of all be a good citi"en and a leader inmovements to advance community welfare. ?e should commit no act that will reflect unfavorableupon the worthiness of the profession

2ection . Mem%ership and *inancial Support.00 :t is the duty and responsibility of theveterinarian to be an active member of the &V/$ and bona fide chapters and affiliates of theassociation within the area of his practice. ?is membership reuires financial support inreasonable amount fixed by his association or chapter.

2ection *. Enforcement. 00 Violation of this code and the interpretation of any provisionhereof shall be determined by the )ouncil of 5thics.

2ection +. Sanctions.00 Reprimand, suspension or expulsion from the &hilippine Veterinary/edical $ssociation for violation of this code.

2ection . Council of Ethics. 00 #he findings of an $d?oc 5thics )ommittee would besubmitted to the )ouncil of 5thics for $d%udication.

2ection -. Confidentiality.00 &roceedings conducted by the $d?oc )ommittee on 5thicsshall remain confidential. $ll proceedings of the investigations being conducted by the $d?oc)ommittee and the )ouncil of 5thics involving any member of the &hilippine Veterinary /edical$ssociation shall be conducted with utmost decorum.

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SYLLABUS FOR T&E

FOLLO'IN" SUBJECTS

IN T&E LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS

SUBJECTS, TOPICS, PERCENTA"E 'EI"&TS AND REFERENCES

MICROBIOLO"Y

/icrobiology (formerly acteriology! is the study of living organisms that cannot be seenby the naked eye. #hey can only be seen by the use of the microscope. #he sub%ect covers awise area of study involving the characteristics of the microbes, the harm they do in the form ofdisease in animals involving the different groups of microbes, the response of the animals body,their resistance, the effects of harmful microorganisms in populations and finally the involvement ofthe veterinarian in protecting public health through food hygiene. #he sub%ect is divided into -

topics namely' acteriology (General and &athogenic!, Virology, :mmunology, 3ood ?ygiene and5pidemiology.

I. Bac(ri)*)+ %

!. ,eneral

#he general characteristics of the different classes of bacteria including their morphology,biochemical reactions, laboratory techniues including microscopy must be learned. #he followingtopics are included in this field.

. Aevelopment of microbiology as a science*. 6ature of bacteria and classification+. /orphology, physiology and genetics. 4aboratory techniues

. /icroscopy.* )ultivation and biochemical reactions.+ 2taining techniues. :dentification of bacteria, fungi and rickettsiae

'. Pathogenic

$n important aspect of bacteriology that a practicing veterinarian is expected to know. :t isan important pre0reuisite in making an accurate diagnosis of infectious diseases. #he examineemust review the following topics'

. Aescriptions, recognition and diagnosis of bacterial diseases of animals (terrestrial andauatic!.

*. &athogenesis of bacterial, fungal, chlamydial, rickettsial and other diseases caused byorganisms of unknown classification.

+. Aiagnosis using bacteriological techniues. &revention (vaccination!, and control of pathogenic organisms.-. Aiagnosis, prevention and control of "oonotic diseases.

II. Vir)*)+ %

#he study of microorganisms smaller than bacteria that can cause harmful animaldiseases are called viruses. #hey cannot be seen by the ordinary microscope but can be seenonly by the electron microscope. /any of the new emerging animal disease are caused byviruses. 2everal can be transmitted to man which are called "oonoses. ?ence the veterinarian isexpected to have a thorough knowledge of the following of the topics'

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. 6ature, classification and nomenclature of viruses*. 4aboratory techniues

*. 5lectron /icroscopy*.* >ltra filtration and ultra centrifugation

*.+ )ultivation of viruses+. &hysical and chemical properties. Replication-. )hemotherapy1. ?ost response and resistance;. Aiagnosis and control of important harmful viral disease of economic and public

health ("oonoses! significance in animals with emphasis in the &hilippine setting.

III. Imm/n)*)+ %0

#he study of natural resistance of animals and man to pathogens. #he resistance maybenatural (acuired! or artificial. #his is an important aspect of veterinary medicine the knowledge ofwhich a practicing veterinarian must have. #he following topics are recommended for review andstudy'

. :mmune responses and resistance*. $ntigens and antibodies+. :mmunoglobulins 0 physical, chemical and biological properties. ?ypersensitivity and immune response-. )ellular and humoral basis of immune response1. :mmune prophylaxis 0 vaccination and vaccines;. 5rythrocyte antigens 0 blood groups7. Aefects in the immune system

IV. F))1 &+in 2

$n important aspect in veterinary medicine with public health significance is food hygiene.:t is an obligation of the veterinarian to see to it that the food of animal origin meat and their byproducts (milk, dairy products and eggs! are safe for human consumption. $nother importantpublic health concern that is the professional responsibility of the veterinarian is meat inspection.:ncluded in this topics are the following'

. /icroorganisms in food and microbial growth.*. 5lements of meat hygiene

+. /eat inspection 0 2laughtering procedures+. $nte0mortem 0 %udgment+.* &ost0mortem 0 %udgment

. /eat processing, meat storage and distribution-. 2anitation facilities in plants1. ?$))& (?a"ard $nalysis )ritical )ontrol &oints!;. /icrobial spoilage in canned foods.7. &hysical and chemical factors affecting milk products uality including laboratory

tests.=. )ontrol and supervision of milk production with emphasis on sanitation and hygiene.D. 3ood borne diseases 0 diagnosis and control.

V. E3i1mi)*)+ 2

:t is defined as the study of diseases (occurrence and distribution! in populations.5pidemiology has two principal uses. :t serves as the investigative of diagnostic discipline or toolfor herd medicine and its supports different forms of action against diseases. $ modern veterinarypractitioner must have an up to date knowledge of epidemiology that includes'

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. Aevelopment of epidemiology*. 2cope+. >ses and functions. /ethods

-. )oncepts of multifactorial causation of disease1. 2trategies in the study of diseases causation specially in population1. &atterns of disease occurrence1.* 2pectrum of infection1.+ &rocedures of outbreak investigation and reporting

REFERENCES

. 'ernard Tome2 4ean5Pierre #aillancourt2 et.al. 5d. Aictionary of Veterinary 5pidemiology.===. :owa 2tate >niversity &ress. ** 2. 2tate $ve., $mes, :owa -DD07+DD >2$.

*. Department !dministratie 0rder (A$O! =10+;. &rocedural /anual. &hilippine 5nvironmental:mpact 2tatement (5:2!. Aepartment of 5nvironment and 6atural Resources (A56R!. ==1

+. Di"on. =71. 5pidemiology and Aisease )ontrol ()ommunicable Aiseases!

. Epidemiology in #eterinary Practice. ).E. 2chwabe. ?.&. Rieman, ).5. 3ranti. =;;. 4ea3ebiger. &hiladelphia, >2$.

-. agan and 'runer3sMmicro%iology and /nfectious Diseases of Domestic !nimals . 7th ed.=77. 2$.

D. ;insser3s Micro%iology. 2mith and )onant. 4atest ed. A.#. 2mith. 6.3. )onant, et al.$ppletox )entury )rofts, :nc. 6.@.

. ;oonoses and Communica%le Diseases Common to Man and !nimals. *nd 5d. &edro 6.$cha and oris 2"yfries. 2cientific &ublication 6o. -D+. &en $merican ?ealth Organi"ation.Eorld ?ealth Organi"ation (E?O! Eashington A.). *DD+;, >2$

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I. Bac(ri)*)+

. Ehat is the basis for the classification of Pasteurella multocidausing )arterCs methodI a. ?emagglutination c. iochemical tests b. Aifferential media reaction 1. A++*/(ina(i)n

*. Ehat is the causative agent of bacillary white diarrhea of chicksI a. 2almonella dublin c. 2. gallinarum

!. S. 3/**)r/m d. 2. anatum

+. #he following microorganisms have been implicated in the cause of bloody scours in pigsusually in combinations. ?owever one of them has 6O# been implicated in this disease. Ehichis this organismI

a. Tr3)nma c/nic/*i c. 3usobacterum necrophorusb. acteroides vulgatus d. #reponema hyodysenteriae

. 4eptospira icterohemorraghiae is the causative agent of one of the following diseases. Ehat isthis diseaseI

a. RubarthCs b. GlasserCs c. S(/((+ar(67 d. EoolsorterCs

-. Ehich of the following 2almonella sp. is transmitted verticallyIa. Sa*m)n**a 3/**)r/m c. 2 .choleraesuisb. 2. newport d. 2. anatum

II. Vir)*)+

. /easles virus of humans and rinderpest virus of cattle have shown some similarantigenic relationship with a canine disease virus. Ehat is this virusIa. &arvovirus !. Di7(m3r c. ?epatitis d. Reovirus

*. Ehat animal species will you encounter #eschen diseaseIa. Pi+7 b. Goats c. )attle d. Aogs

+. :n the pathogenic classification of 6)A virus the velogenic strain is considered as the'

a. 4east b. /oderate c. 6on0pathogenic 1. M)7(

. Ehen is the best stage of the disease to collect specimens for viral isolationIa. ?yperacute !. Ac/( c. )hronic d. 2ubchronic

-. Ehat disease of canines do you observe 8blue eyes9Ia. In8c(i)/7 h3a(i(i7 c. Aistemperb. &ara0influen"a d. #racheo0bronchitis

III. Imm/n)*)+

. Ehat is the immunoglobulin associated with allergy and is also responsible for hypersensitiveresponseI

a. I+E b. :gA c. :g$ d. :g/

*. Ehat material will you use to make a vaccine to give more effective immune responseIa. 2upplementor b. $ntibiotic c. A19/:an( d. &robiotic

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+. Ehat is the most sensitive binding test to use in measuring the uantity of antibodyIa. #ertiary b. 2econdary c. Primar d. Huaternary

. Ehich classification of hypersensitivity types does anaphylaxis belongIa. ::: b. :: c. :V 1. I

-. #here are several kinds of ad%uvants being used to increase the immunogenecity of avaccine. #he following are examples of ad%uvants. One of them is 6O# recommended

for use. Ehich is itIa. $luminum phosphate c. $luminum hydroxide!. Sa3)nin d. /ineral oil

IV. F))1 &+in

. Ehat is the smell of a product that is spoiled by the 4actobacillusIa. $crid b. &utrid c. S)/r d. Rancid

*. Ehich of the following tests is used to measure the amount of fat in milkIa. ?ehner !. Ba!c)c; c. Eode d. ?otis

+. Ehat condition in man will be produced when there is a continuous use of the preservatives,nitrites or nitratesI

a. $nomalies b. Gastroenteritis c. /utagenecity1. Carcin)ma

. Ehat is the black mold responsible for the spoilage of breadIa. $ltenaria tenuis c. $manita phalloideb. otytis cineriea 1. A73r+i**/7 ni+r

-. Ehen amidol test is used in detecting unauthori"ed food preservatives, what preservative isbeing testedI

a. )hloroform b. 6itrate c. 6itrite 1. F)rma*in

V. E3i1mi)*)+

. Ehat is the "oonotic classification of arbovirus infectionsIa. 2appro"oonoses c. )yclo"oonosesb. Airect "oonoses 1. M(a


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2>rinary7. Genital (male and female!=. 5ndocrineD. 6ervous. Organ of special sense*. 6utritional deficiencies

III. C*inica* Pa(h)*)+ #0

:n disease processes chemical alterations are produced in a sick animal. $ good clinician

should always resort to laboratory methods to arrive at an accurate diagnosis. #he followinglaboratory examinations are going to be helpful to the veterinarian and therefore must be studiedand reviewed.

. &reparations, collection, preservations and transport of specimens from bacterial, viral andparasitic diseases.

*. #oxicology

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+. ?ematology 0 techniues for examinations. )linical chemistry-. )linical en"ymology1. Eater, electrolytes and acid base balance;. 2ynovial fluids and miscellaneous fluids

7. 3unction tests for organs=. )erebrospinal fluidsD. /icrobiological diagnosis. $vian clinical pathology

REFERENCES

. *ood !nimal Pathology and Meat ygiene . ==. Eith 2ection on ?a"ad $nalysis )ritical)ontrol &oints (?$))&! Arago )arl ?erenda and Aon $. 3ranco. /osby @ear ook 2t.4ouise, altimore. oston, )hicago, 4ondo, &hiladelphia.

*. ,eneral Pathology. R.G. #homson =;7, E.. 2aunders )O. &hiladelphia. 4ocally available.

+. istopathology. #homas, ). =7=. .). Aecker, :nc. #oronto and &hiladelphia.

. Pathology of Domestic !nimals. 5dited by A.). 2$

-. Principles of #eterinary Pathology. R.$. Runnells, E.2. /onlux and $.E. /onlux. 4atest ed.:owa >niversity &ress. $mes :owa, >2$.

1. Te&t%oo) of Comparatie ,eneral Pathology. ==D. *nd 5d. 5d. y Aavid O. 2lauson andarry 2$.

7. #eterinary Clinical Pathology. 5.?. )oles. =71. E.. 2aunders )o. &hiladelphia, >2$(4ocally $vailable!.

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PAT&OLO"Y

I. "nra*

. Ehat structure in the cell is the metabolic center for forming new or breaking down newcompoundsI

a. /itochondria!. Sm))(h n1)3*a7mic r(ic/*/mc. Rough endoplasmic reticulumd. Golgi apparatus

*. Ehat do you call these inflammatory cells that resemble the prickle cells of the suamousepitheliumI

a. E3i(h*)i17 c. &lasma cellsb. 6eutrophils d. /acrophages

+. Ehich of the following anomalies does 6O# belong to the groupIa. $plasia c. $tresiab. ?ypoplasia 1. &3r3*a7ia

. Ehat will be the result if the proteins (colloids! are depleted in the capillary systemIa. Aecrease of tissue fluid c. A ehydration!. Incra7 )8 (i77/ 8*/i1 d. )apillary hemorrhage

-. Ehat is the pathological term when the normal body opening is absentI

a. ?ypoplasia c. $genesisb. $plasia 1. A(r7ia

II. S7(mic

. :mproper disposal of fecal material in a poultry or piggery farm will produce poisonous gasesand will cause the following pathological lesions'

0 pulmonary edema0 hyperemia0 catarrhal inflammation of the air passagesEhat gas will produce these lesionsI

a. &%S c. )Ob. )O* d. )l

*. $ young pig died within a few hours. >pon necropsy you found the following cardiac andpulmonary lesions'

0 edema with spotted hemorrhages0 round shape heart0 pulmonary edemaEhat will be your pathologic diagnosisIa. M/*!rr har( 1i7a7 c. 2haggy heart diseaseb. /yocarditis d. #iger heart disease

+. :n what species of animals is gastric ulcers often encounteredIa. 2heep !. Pi+7 c. Aogs d. )attle

. :n what species of animals is perosis commonly seenIa. )anine !. A:ian c. &orcine d. ovine

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-. Ehat will be the result of Jn deficiency in pigsIa. Ayskeratosis b. 3luorosis c. ?yperkeratosis 1. Para;ra()7i7

III. C*inica*

. &rolonged clotting time is an indication of a severe disease in which of the followingorgansIa. one marrow b. ?eart c. Li:r d. 2pleen

*. Ehich of the following blood picture in 6O# correct when describing an unfavorable prognosisIa. Tm3)rar incra7 )8 m)n)c(7b. &ersistent lymphopeniac. $bsence of eosinophilsd. &resence of toxic neutrophils

+. Ehich of the following elements will trigger the action of calcitoninIa. :ron !. Ca*ci/m c. &hosphorus d. /anganese

. Ehich is the most expensive among the following anticoagulantsIa. 6a oxalate b. 6a fluoride c. &3arin d. 5A#$

-. Ehat species of animal will 52R be useful in a preliminary diagnosis of diseaseIa. )attle b. 2heep c. &ig 1. D)+

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MATERIA MEDICA AND T&ERAPEUTICS

I. Ba7ic Pharmac)*)+

. Ehat do you call the component of a pharmaceutical preparation which is responsible for itstherapeutic effectI

a. Ac(i: in+r1in( c. Vehicleb. $d%uvant d. /ediator

*. $ DL solution of sodium chloride contains'a. 20 +m in 200 m* c. D mg in DD mlb. D gm in D ml d. D gm in DDD ml

+. On which muscle tissues will acetylcholine evoke excitatory responseIa. Sm))(h m/7c*7 )8 (h "I (rac(b. /yocardiumc. Vascular smooth musclesd. $trioventricular node

. ?ow does atropine acts on the parasympathetic nervous systemIa. C)m3(i(i: an(a+)ni7m )8 ac(*ch)*inb. Aepresses formation of acetylcholinec. 5nhances formation of cholinesterased. 2timulates adrenergic activity

-. $lpha0adrenergic receptors in the medullary part of the brain when stimulated willproduce'a. A 1cra7 in !*))1 3r77/r an1 !ra1car1iab. $n elevation of blood pressure and tachycardiac. Vasoconstriction and bradycardiad. $ vasodilatation and tachycardia

II. C*inica* Pharmac)*)+

. #he following infections are correctly paired with effective antimicrobial therapy, except'a. T(an/7 - )?((rac*in

b. 2almonellosis 0 chloramphenicolc. 5hrlichiosis 0 doxycyclined. /ycoplasmosis 0 tylosin

*. :f an animal patient has a history of penicillin allergy, which of the following anit0 infectives is anappropriate replacementI

a. Er(hr)mcin c. Aoxycyclineb. Gentamicin d. )iprofloxacin

+. Arug of choice for congestive heart failure'a. Di+i(a*i7 c. $tropine

b. Huinidine sulfate d. &rocainamide hydrochloride

. )hronic use of this therapeutic agent may cause vitamins $, A, 5 and deficiency'a. Minra* )i* c. )hloramphenicolb. #etracycline d. 4incomycin

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III. En1)crin)*)+ An1 R3r)1/c(i: Ph7i)*)+

. #he most significant physiologic change following the removal of adrenal glands inmammals is'a. Ri7 in !*))1 3)(a77i/m c)ncn(ra(i)n an1 mar;1 7)1i/m ?cr(i)nb. :ncreased in blood bicarbonate levelc. ?ypertensiond. :ncreased body hydration

*. Ehich group of agents are collectively known as catecholaminesIa. E3in3hrin, 1)3amin, n)r3in3hrinb. 6orephinephrine, dopamine, acetylcholinec. 5pinephrine, dopamine, serotonind. Aopamine, adrenocorticotrophin, norepinephrine

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7. Diseases of Cage and !iary 'irds *nd 5d. =7*. &etrak, /.4. 4ea K 3ebiger, &hiladelphia=. Diseases of ,oat. *nd 5d. ===. /atthews, .D. Diseases of Poultry. =th ed. ==. )alnek, .E., et al. :owa 2tate >niversity. Diseases of Swine. 1th ed. ==D. 4eman, $.A., et al. :owa 2tate >niversity &ress, $mes,

:owa, >2$.*. Diseases Transmitted from !nimals to Man. =;-. ?uber, E.#., et al. )harles ). #homas,2pringfield, :llinois, >2$.

+. Large !nimal Surgery. th ed. =7D. Oehme K &rier. Eilliams K Eilkings, altimore.. Manual of E$uine Practice. ==+. Rose K ?odgson. E.. 2aunder )o., &hiladelphia.-. The Merc) #eterinary Manual. 7th ed. ==;. $iello, 2.5., et.al. /erk K )o., :nc., Ehitehouse

2tation, 6ew 2$.1. &hilippine )ode of Veterinary 5thics. &hilippine Veterinary $ssociation.;. #eterinary 0%stetrics and ,enital Diseases, *nd ed. ==. Roberts. :thaca, 6ew @ork, >2$.7. ;oo and (ild !nimal Medicine. =;7. 3owler. E.. 2aunders )o., &hiladelphia.

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MEDICINE AND SUR"ERY

I. Pr:n(i)n O8 Di7a77 O8 D)m7(ic Anima*7

. Osteoporosis in sows and gilts can be effectively prevented by'a. A1/a( n/(ri(i)n an1 1i(b. $deuate exposure to sunc. $deuate and comfortable farrowing cratesd. 2elective breeding

*. 4ymphoid leukosis (avian leukosis! in a chicken breeder farm could be eradicated by'a. E*imina(i)n )8 ++ (ran7mi77i)n an1 i7)*a(i)n rarin+b. &roviding adeuate energy feedsc. $ntibiotic feed additivesd. Regular vaccination

+. :t is not advisable to sub%ect a cow to general anesthesia because of the serious risk from'a. B*)a(b. 3oreign body pneumoniac. $tony of the urinary bladderd. &aralysis of the hind limbs

. Ehy is it necessary to infiltrate the bite wound inflicted by a rabid dog with hyperimmuneserum at the start of post exposure vaccination in humanI

a. Ra!i7 :ir/7 7(a7 a( (h 7i( )8 !i( )/n1 8)r a hi* an1 r3*ica(b. :t promotes the healing of woundc. :t reduces the paind. :t enhances the antigenicity of the vaccine simultaneously given.

-. Ehich of the following measures is the safest thing to do on a carcass of an animal thatdied from anthraxI

a. B/r i( 13*b. urn itc. utcher it and sub%ect it to rendering machine for animal feedd. Open it and generously pour potent disinfectant

II. Dia+n)7i7 O8 Di7a77 O8 D)m7(ic Anima*7

. Ehat is the significance of the absence of urobilirogen from the intestinal content of anicteric animalI

a. Bi*iar )!7(r/c(i)n c. ?emolytic anemiab. 4iver cirrhosis d. ?epatic necrosis

*. $n animal suffering from viral infection most likely show which significant blood cellchangeIa. Lm3h)3nia c. 5osinophilia

b. :ncreased target cell d. 6eutrophilia

+. Ehich of the following conditions will you associate high serum lipase and serumamylase levelIa. Pancra(ic 1i7a7 c. idney ailment

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b. 4iver necrosis d. /usculoskeletal disease

. :dentify which animal is suffering from some form of immuno0deficiencyIa. A 1)+ i(h 1m)1c(ic man+ an1 c)nc/rrn( can1i1ia7i7b. $ horse suffering from impacted colon

c. $ cow down with grass tetanyd. $ piglet with atresia ani

-. /ost accurate diagnosis of acute myocarditis can be obtained by'a. E*c(r)car1i)+ra3h c. Radiographyb. &ercussion d. $uscultation

III. Tra(mn( O8 Di7a77 O8 D)m7(ic Anima*7

. $ circumscribed suamous0cell carcinoma on the free margin of the nictitans in a cow is besttreated by'

a. E?ci7i)n )8 (h a88c(1 3)r(i)n )8 nic(i(an7 inc*/1in+ a n)rma* mar+in )8 (hcar(i*a+

b. Radiation therapyc. )omplete avulsion of the affected eyeballd. 2ubcon%unctival enucleation

*. &ost parturient eclampsia in a bitch is most responsive to which medicationIa. Ca*ci/m +*/c)na( c. &hynytoinb. Aia"epam d. &otassium chloride

+. Ehich of the following therapeutic regimen will you avoid when treating laminitis in horseIa. A1mini7(ra(i)n )8 1?am(ha7)n

b. $dministration of phenylbuta"onec. )orrection of endotoxind. $dministration of dimethyl sulfoxide in saline solution :V

. Ehich of the following in%uries will you treat first on a cat involved in vehicular accidentIa. R/3(/r1 /rinar !*a11r c. 2evere muscle bruisingb. 3emoral bone fracture d. 2kin laceration

-. :f you are not sure of the location of lesion in the abdominal cavity, the most appropriateincision for exploratory surgery is'

a. Vn(ra* mi1*in c. &aralumbar

b. 3lank d. &aramedian

IV. O!7((ric7 An1 "nc)*)+

. #he best contraceptive for a cot not intended for breeding is'a. O:ari)h7(rc()m c. $ndrogen in%ectionb. &rogesterone in%ection d. 5strogen in%ection

*. #his drug of choice in inducing parturition in a mare is ineffective in a cow'a. O?()cin c. Relaxinb. Aexamethasone d. &rostaglandin 3*

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. #he normal position of a bovine fetus at parturition is'a. D)r7a* 7acra* c. 4eft dorsal ilialb. Aorsal pubic d. Right cephaloilial

-. &ersistent corpus luteum will cause'

a. An7(r/7 c. $bortionb. 6ymphomania d. &regnancy

V. A/a(ic An1 E?)(ic Anima* M1icin

. Ehich of the following procedures is the best remedy in treating fractured femur orhumerus bone of a parrotIa. In(ram1/**ar 3innin+ c. $mputationb. 2plinting d. &laster cast

*. 4aboratory animal which is almost exclusively used for screening therapeutic agents'a. Mic c. Rabbitsb. ?amster d. Guinea pigs

+. Ehen defanging (teeth removal! a snake, which of the following anesthetic will be yourchoiceI

a. @(amin c. &entothalb. Aia"epam d. 5ther

. Ehich of the following microbes is pathogenic to all species of fresh water fishIa. P7/1)m)na7 733 c. $eromonas salmonicidab. Vibrio spp d. @ersinia rukeri

-. 6on0human primates are most resistant to which diseaseIa. P)*i)m*i(i7 c. Rabiesb. # d. #etanus

VI. E(hic7 An1 J/ri73r/1nc

. #he patientCs medical record in a veterinary clinic is'a. Th *+a* 3r)3r( )8 (h 3rac(icb. #he legal property of the ownerc. /ust be made available to anybodyd. /ust be kept indefinitely

*. Ehich of the following veterinary practice constitute an unlawful actIa. Ca7(ra(in+ a ca( i(h)/( (h /7 )8 an7(h(icb. >nderchargingc. $ssailing the reputation of a fellow practitionerd. elittling the competence of a fellow practitioner

+. $ny race horse imported from foreign country will be placed under uarantine for how manydaysI

a. #0 1a7 c. DD daysb. 1D days d. + weeks

. #he generic act of =77 banned this drug in food animals'a. Ch*)ram3hnic)* c. /alathionb. :midocarb dipropionate d. &henobarbital

-. #he 5xecutive Order 1*1 or the carabao slaughter ban only permits the slaughter of carabaosbeyond'

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$. /icroscopic $natomy of Aomestic $nimals. 2tructure*. 3unctions

REFERENCES

. !tlas of Topographical !natomy of the Domestic !nimalby &opesko*. Du)e3s Physiology of Domestic !nimals. 2wenson, /elvin niversity &ress, =;;,

=th ed.+. Early Em%ryology of the Chic). &atten.. Em%ryology of Domestic !nimals. =7-. 6oden and dela ?unta.-. Em%ryology of the Pig. =;. &atten.1. ,uide to the Dissection of the Ruminantsby R.5. ?abel;. Millers ,uide to the Dissection of the Dog by 5vans and dela ?unta7. Pig anatomy and !tlasby E.O. 2ack=. Rooney3s ,uide to the Dissection of the orse by E.O. 2ack or R.5. ?abelD. Sisson and ,rossman3s The !natomy of the Domestic !nimalby Getty.. Te&t%oo) of #eterinary !natomyby Ayce, 2ack and Eensing.*. #eterinary 1euroanatomy and Clinical 1eurology by Ayce, 2ack and Eensing

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ANATOMY

I. Ana()m O8 Th D)+

. :f a dog is stabbed with a sharp ob%ect at the middle of the th intercostal space andpenetrated the lung, which of these tissue layers is sparedIa. &ulmonary pleura c. M1ia7(ina* 3ari(a* 3*/rab. )ostal parietal pleura d. :nternal intercostal muscle

*. #his muscle in the dog in 6O# cut when the pelvic limb is amputated at the stifle %oint'a. 2uperficial digital flexor c. Ti!ia*i7 crania*i7b. 4ong digital extensor d. Gastrocnemius

+. :t is not a feature of the dogCs scapulaa. $cromion c. Glenoid cavityb. )oracoid process 1. Anc)na* cra7(

. $ deep wound involving the distal part of the lateral head of the triceps brachii damages the'a. >lnar nerve c. /edian nerveb. $xillary nerve 1. Ra1ia* nr:

-. Ehich of these statements is anatomically :6)ORR5)# in the dogIa. #he right kidney is more cranial in location than the left kidney.b. #he right adrenal gland is between the caudal vena cava and the caudate lobe of

the liverc. Th rna* m1/**a c)n(ain7 3rimari* rna* c)r3/7c*7 an1 c)n:)*/(1

3)r(i)n7 )8 (h rna* (/!/*7d. #he expanded proximal part of the ureter is the renal pelvis.

II. C)m3ara(i: Ana()m

. :n severe fungal infection of the guttural pouch in the horse, there is usually an epistaxisobserved in the affected animal. 5pistaxis could be due to ruptured'

a. 4inguofacial trunk c. :nternal maxillary veinb. )ommon carotid artery 1. E?(rna* car)(i1 ar(r

*. #his is avoided when administering drug below the external ear in the pig'a. 4ateral retropharyngeal lymph node!. Par)(i1 +*an1c. #hymusd. &arotid lymph node

+. Ehich of these animals have renal calicesIa. Ox and horse c. Pi+ an1 )?b. Aog and pig d. )hicken and duck

. $side from the pig, the papillary process of the liver is also missing in the'

a. Aog c. &)r7b. )arabao d. Goat

-. 4igating the internal pudendal artery will affect blood supply to the'a. 4arge intestine c. #ailb. ?ind limbs 1. Pni7

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Eilliams )ompany, altimore.+. ;oonoses and Communica%le Diseases Common to Man and !nimals. *nd ed. =7=. $cha &.

E. and 2"yfres the &an $merican health $ssociation (&$?O!.

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PARASITOLO"Y

I. Im3)r(an( Ar(hr)3)17 O8 D)m7(ic Anima*7, Thir Bi)*)+, Pa(h)+nci(,Tran7mi77i)n An1 C)n(r)* Or1r Ma**)3ha+a, C/**ici1a, Ma7i7 F*i7, S/c;in+ An1Bi(in+ Lic O8 Mamma*7, Bi(in+ Lic O8 P)/*(r, Mi(7 An1 Tic;7.

. :t is the transmitter of!egyptianella pulloruma. :xodes ricinus c. Ornithonyssus bursab. Aermanyssus gallinae 1. Ar+a7 3r7ic/7

*. #ick infestation in dogs may be controlled by any of the following except'a. 4indane c. Aichlorvos!. Ami(ra< d. )arbaryl

+. Ehat is known as the canine chewing louseIa. 4inognathus setosus c. Trich)1c(7 cani7b. Aemodex canis d. )tenocephalides canis

. #he basal %oins of the pedipalps of arachnids are called'a. &rosoma c. "na(h)!a77b. )helicerae d. Opisthosoma

-. Ehere does the female Sarcoptes sca%ieilay its eggsIa. On the skin c. On the ground!. Un1rna(h (h 7;in d. ?air shaft

II. Im3)r(an( Pr)()


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2>nder this sub%ect is included the scientific and professional production of terrestrial andauatic food animals. #he production of companion and animals for sport and pleasure areincluded in this discipline. Ehile uantity production is the ob%ective, uality in terms of goodhealth and safety from the consumerCs standpoint should likewise be emphasi"ed. #heseconsiderations are what differs "ootechnics from animal science and animal husbandry.

I. Princi3*7 )8 Anima* Br1in+, S*c(i)n an1 Im3r):mn( 4205$. #ype, reeds, reeding, Reproduction and :mprovement &rinciples of 3arm

$nimals. &rinciples of Variations in 5conomic #raits in 3arm $nimals). &rinciples of 2election of 2uperior reeding 2tocks

II. Princi3*7 )8 Anima* N/(ri(i)n, Anima* Pr)1/c(i)n an1 &a*(h Pr)+ram7 4%05$. Aigestion &hysiology and 3eed 5fficiency )onversion. )omposition, 3unction to $nalysis of 3eed 6utrients and 3eedstuffs). 3eed 3ormulation and 3eeding 2tandardsA. ?ealth &rograms, ?ousing and 3acilities

III. Ca((*, Cara!a), Sma** R/minan( Pr)1/c(i)n 425$. reeds, reeding and 2election &rinciples. Reproduction, #rends and Aevelopment). 6utrition, )are and ?erd /anagement

IV. Sin Pr)1/c(i)n an1 Mana+mn( 425$. reeds, reeding and 2election &rinciples. Reproduction, #rends and Aevelopment). 6utrition, )are and ?erd /anagement

V. P)/*(r Pr)1/c(i)n an1 Mana+mn( 425$. reeds, 2tock 2election and Reproduction &hysiology of the )hicken. 6utrition, &roduction and /anagement &rinciples at Aifferent 2tages). ?ealth &rograms

VI. E/in Pr)1/c(i)n an1 Mana+mn( 425

$. reeding and 2election &rinciples. 6utrition, )are, /anagement, ehavior and #raining &rinciples). ?ealth &rograms

VII. )) an1 E?)(ic Anima*7 Mana+mn( 45$. 6utrition and )are /anagement &rinciples. ?ealth &rograms

VIII. R7(rain( )8 Anima*7 45

REFERENCES

. !nimal 1utrition by /aynard, 4.$., 4oosli, #.. ?it", ?.3. and Earner, R.G. ;th ed.*. !nimal Science and /ndustry. ==. $cher, A and )unningham, /.+. !pplied !nimal 1utrition by )heedks, R. ==. 'eef Cattle Production. 4esley,


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OOTEC&NICS

I. Princi3*7 )8 anima* Br1in+, S*c(i)n an1 Im3r):mn(

. #he rate of improvement in a herd or breed in dependent on the following 5M)5'a. #he genetic association among traits upon which selection is basedb. #he difference between selected individuals and the average of the herd or group

from which they comec. #he average age of parents when the offspring are born1. Th 3rcn(a+ )8 )!7r:1 1i88rnc7 !(n anima*7 (ha( i7 1/

n:ir)nmn(.

*. :t refers to the 8amount9 by which the offspring exceeds the mean of both parents'a. ?etero"ygosity c. ?ybridb. 6one of these 1. &!ri1 :i+)r

II. Princi3*7 )8 Anima* N/(ri(i)n, Anima* Pr)1/c(i)n an1 &a*(h Pr)+ram7

. Ehat is the reuired crude protein percentage of a dairy cow in early lactationIa. **L c. 2b. *L d. -L

*. Ehat is measured in a bomb calorimeterIa. ?eat energy c. Aigestible energy!. "r)77 nr+ d. /etaboli"ed energy

+. :t is the most important vitamin reuired in cattle rationsa. Vitamin ) c. Vi(amin Ab. Vitamin 5 d. Vitamin A

. $ chromic dermatitis with scaly skin and a thinning of the hair coat with rough appearance inprimates is caused by a deficiency of'

a. 6iacin c. Bi)(inb. 3olic acid d. &antothenic acid

-. 2alivary amylase acts on starch to produce'

a. Glucose c. Galactoseb. 2ucrose 1. Ma*()7

III. Ca((*, Cara!a), Sma** R/minan( Pr)1/c(i)n

. $ normal carrying capacity of an undeveloped pasture is'a. 2 c) 3r hc(ar c. D cows per hectareb. +D cows per hectare d. *D cows per hectare

*. #he floor space reuirement for buck is'a. +.- s.m. c. .- s.m.

!. %.$ 7.m. d. .= s.m.

+. :f a ewe is bred on


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. 5arly weaning of piglets is now practical at'a. D0* days c. *0+D days!. 2$-%2 1a7 d. +D0- days

*. $ *D0kg pig has to be fed 1L protein ration. )orn containing 7.=L protein and a +1Lprotein supplement are available. Ehat percent of the ration should consist of corn and the+1L protein supplementI

a. *.7L corn and ;-.*L supplementb. ;+.7L corn and *1.*L supplementc. ;-.*L corn and *.7L supplement1. #.$ c)rn an1 %>.% 7/33*mn(

+. Ehich of the following traits in swine has the lowest percentage of heritabilityIa. 4itter weight at weaning c. 4itter si"e at weaning!. Bir(h i+h( )8 3i+7 d. Aaily gain from weaning to marketing

. ?andling and transport of animals in the &hilippines are now regulated by the passage of theNNNN.

a. Veterinary &ractice $ct c. $griculture and 3isheries /oderni"ation $ctb. $ll of these 1. Anima* '*8ar Ac(

-. $ pig consumed *7D kgs of feed to reach =D kgs from its starting weight of - kgs. Ehat isits feed conversion ratio (3)R!I

a. .D b. +.1 c. #.# d. +.

V. P)/*(r Pr)1/c(i)n an1 Mana+mn(

. Ehen should culling of chickens take placeIa. efore the laying period c. Auring transfer to the laying houseb. $fter the laying period 1. Thr)/+h)/( (h ar

*. )hange from a starter ration to a growing ration occurs when chicks are'a. weeks old c. D weeks oldb. 7 weeks old 1. > ;7 )*1

+. Ehat is the average culling percentage of a laying flock under normal conditionsIa. % c. *DLb. DL d. +DL

. >se of trapnests is a way of'a. Ma7/rin+ ++ 3r)1/c(i)n c. /atingb. /easuring feed intake d. )ulling

-. $ bird whose ovaries have been removed is called a'a. 2lip c. P)/*ar1b. )apon d. &ullet

VI. E/in Pr)1/c(i)n an1 Mana+mn(

. ecause of the limited bacterial action in the horse, this is not used in horse rationsa. Ura c. 4ysineb. 2lat d. &hosphorus

*. $ smooth mouthed horse is NNNN years of age.a. - c. 7

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b. D 1. 2%

+. /ares usually stay in heat for'a. 0* days c. D0 days!. #- 1a7 d. ;0D days

. #he freuency of mating of a +0year old stallion should be'a. + servicesFweek c. 2 7r:icG1ab. *0+ servicesFday d. * serviceFweek

VII. )) an1 E?)(ic Anima*7 Mana+mn(

. #he following are breed of rabbit 5M)5'a. ?arleuin c. A/7(ra*ian 'hi(b. 5nglish $ngora d. 6ew Jealand Ehite

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