Why do you think there is so much concern over livestock illnesses? What consequences can these diseases have for humans? Why do you think colic is difficult to diagnose correctly? What consequences would there be if the problem wasn't diagnosed quickly and correctly? What differences do you think there are for veterinarians in treating small animals versus the large mammals discussed in this lesson? Which area do you think would be most challenging? Do you think that whole herds should be killed if diseases like mad cow disease are found in some animals in the herd? Why or why not? What considerations would go into this decision to eradicate a herd? What do you think would be some of the challenges in treating livestock and large mammals like those discussed in the unit?
a) Livestock diseases can impact human health.
b) Colic is challenging to diagnose.
c) Differences in treating small and large animals.
d) All of the above.
