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B cell

Also called 'B lymphocyte.' The type of lymphocyte which produces antibody. Compare with 'T cells.'

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babcock test

A test developed by S.M. Babcock in the late 1800s; tests the fat in milk by spinning it in a specialized manner with sulfuric acid.

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bacillus

A term used to describe a type of bacteria that is shaped like a rod.

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backcross method

The breeding of females to a male of the same breed as the female's parents.

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bacteremia

A disease that occurs when bacteria present in the blood.

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bactericide

Any substance known to kill bacteria.

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Bacteriocidal

A description of an agent that kills bacteria.

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bacteriolysis

The dissolution of bacteria on the animal's body, whether inside or outside the body.

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bacteriophage

An agent that is known to destroy bacteria; it is only active in the presence of bacteria that is susceptible to damage that it can cause.

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bacteriostat

Any compound that is known to slow down or kill the growth of particular types of bacteria.

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Bacteriostatic

A description of an agent that stops the growth (repoduction) of bacteria, but does NOT kill them.

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Bacterium

Microscopic organisms that lack nuclei and other organelles; pathogenic species cause disease, while nonpathogeic species are harmless.

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bacteriuria

A medical condition that indicates the presence of bacteria in an animal's urine.

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bad mouth

A term used to refer to a dental condition in animals in which the bottom teeth and the top teeth do not come together.

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balanced ratio

The amount of feed given to livestock or animals; designed to promote healthy development in animals.

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bald face

A white marking on the face of an animal that covers both of the eyes and both of the nostrils.

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baldy

A term used to refer to an animal that lacks hair or feathers on top or lacks horns.

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balk

A term used to indicate what happens when an animal stops movement suddenly.

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ball and socket joint

A type of joint that allows for free movement in all directions. May also be referred to as enarthrosis.

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balling gun

A piece of equipment used in giving pills to livestock or applying magnets.

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ballottement

A technique used to diagnose pregnancy or determine the contents of an animal's abdomen; involves tapping the wall of the abdomen to bounce a structure against the other wall.

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banding

a) In equine terms, a method of styling a mane into sections with rubber bands b) Marking an animal (e.g. a bird) by fastening a band to a part of their body. c) A method used to castrate animals in w...

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bar pad

Also called bar shoe; a type of horse shoe that helps to keep a horse from slipping.

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barbering

A disorder in which animals bite the fur of subordinate animals as a method of establishing dominance.

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bareback

a) The method of riding a horse with no saddle. b) In poultry terms, used to denote a chicken that does not have feathers across its back

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Barium Study

A procedure in which a pet is given barium to swallow or as an enema, followed by x-ray exams to locate disorders of the esophagus, stomach r intestine.

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barium sulfate

Commonly referred to simply as barium, may be used as a material for contrast injections.

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barn book

A book of records that includes livestock data, including special dates, weights, and other data.

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barny

A slang term often used to describe dairy products that have a flavor inconsistent with what is normally preferred.

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barnyard

The land that is connected to the barn; may be fenced in to enclose animals.

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barred

Used to describe a feather pattern in chickens; alternating stripes of dark and light feathers.

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barren

Refers to an animal not being able to reproduce

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barren mare

Term used to refer to a female horse that is intact but has yet to become pregnant after multiple breeding seasons.

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barrier sustained

Term used to indict certain animals that are kept under highly sterilized conditions in a unit of barriers.

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