ELANCO VETERINARY MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
CERTIFICATION NEWEST 2026- 2027 UPDATE
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (MOST TESTED VERIFIED
QUESTIONS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND
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1. Which class of drug is commonly used to treat bacterial infections in cattle?
A. Antifungals
B. Antibiotics
C. Antivirals
D. Anthelmintics
Correct Answer: B. Antibiotics
Antibiotics target bacterial pathogens and are widely used in livestock to
treat infections such as mastitis and respiratory disease.
2. What is the primary route of administration for ivermectin in large animals?
A. Intravenous
B. Oral only
C. Subcutaneous or topical
D. Inhalation
Correct Answer: C. Subcutaneous or topical
Ivermectin is commonly given subcutaneously or as a pour-on formulation
in cattle and sheep.
3. A cow showing reduced milk production, swollen udder, and clots in milk
most likely has:
A. Ketosis
, B. Mastitis
C. Milk fever
D. Bloat
Correct Answer: B. Mastitis
Mastitis is an inflammation of the udder usually caused by bacterial
infection.
4. Which vitamin deficiency is commonly associated with night blindness in
animals?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin D
C. Vitamin E
D. Vitamin K
Correct Answer: A. Vitamin A
Vitamin A is essential for vision and epithelial health.
5. What is the normal rectal temperature range for adult cattle?
A. 35–36°C
B. 36–37°C
C. 38–39.3°C
D. 40–41°C
Correct Answer: C. 38–39.3°C
This is the standard physiological temperature range for healthy cattle.
6. Which parasite is commonly controlled using albendazole?
A. Fleas
B. Tapeworms and nematodes
C. Flies
D. Lice
Correct Answer: B. Tapeworms and nematodes
Albendazole is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic.
7. What is the main function of colostrum in newborn calves?
A. Energy production
B. Temperature regulation
, C. Passive immunity transfer
D. Bone development
Correct Answer: C. Passive immunity transfer
Colostrum provides antibodies essential for early immunity.
8. Which condition is caused by a calcium deficiency in dairy cows post-
calving?
A. Ketosis
B. Milk fever
C. Bloat
D. Acidosis
Correct Answer: B. Milk fever
Milk fever (hypocalcemia) often occurs after parturition.
9. Which organ is primarily affected in bovine respiratory disease?
A. Liver
B. Lungs
C. Kidneys
D. Heart
Correct Answer: B. Lungs
BRD affects the respiratory tract, especially the lungs.
10.What is the main purpose of vaccination in livestock?
A. Increase feed intake
B. Prevent infectious diseases
C. Increase milk yield
D. Improve digestion
Correct Answer: B. Prevent infectious diseases
Vaccines stimulate immunity against specific pathogens.
11.Which of the following is a zoonotic disease?
A. Foot rot
B. Brucellosis
C. Bloat
D. Rickets
, Correct Answer: B. Brucellosis
Brucellosis can be transmitted from animals to humans.
12.Which route is most common for vaccine administration in cattle?
A. Intramuscular
B. Intravenous
C. Oral
D. Inhalation
Correct Answer: A. Intramuscular
Many vaccines are administered intramuscularly or subcutaneously.
13.What is the primary sign of ketosis in dairy cows?
A. Increased appetite
B. Sweet-smelling breath and weight loss
C. Fever
D. Excess salivation
Correct Answer: B. Sweet-smelling breath and weight loss
Ketosis occurs due to energy imbalance post-calving.
14.Which disinfectant is commonly used in veterinary clinics?
A. Sodium chloride
B. Chlorhexidine
C. Glucose
D. Calcium carbonate
Correct Answer: B. Chlorhexidine
Chlorhexidine is widely used for antiseptic purposes.
15.What is the function of rumen in cattle?
A. Blood filtration
B. Protein synthesis
C. Microbial fermentation of feed
D. Oxygen transport
Correct Answer: C. Microbial fermentation of feed
The rumen breaks down fibrous plant material.
CERTIFICATION NEWEST 2026- 2027 UPDATE
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (MOST TESTED VERIFIED
QUESTIONS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND
NEW VERSION!!
1. Which class of drug is commonly used to treat bacterial infections in cattle?
A. Antifungals
B. Antibiotics
C. Antivirals
D. Anthelmintics
Correct Answer: B. Antibiotics
Antibiotics target bacterial pathogens and are widely used in livestock to
treat infections such as mastitis and respiratory disease.
2. What is the primary route of administration for ivermectin in large animals?
A. Intravenous
B. Oral only
C. Subcutaneous or topical
D. Inhalation
Correct Answer: C. Subcutaneous or topical
Ivermectin is commonly given subcutaneously or as a pour-on formulation
in cattle and sheep.
3. A cow showing reduced milk production, swollen udder, and clots in milk
most likely has:
A. Ketosis
, B. Mastitis
C. Milk fever
D. Bloat
Correct Answer: B. Mastitis
Mastitis is an inflammation of the udder usually caused by bacterial
infection.
4. Which vitamin deficiency is commonly associated with night blindness in
animals?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin D
C. Vitamin E
D. Vitamin K
Correct Answer: A. Vitamin A
Vitamin A is essential for vision and epithelial health.
5. What is the normal rectal temperature range for adult cattle?
A. 35–36°C
B. 36–37°C
C. 38–39.3°C
D. 40–41°C
Correct Answer: C. 38–39.3°C
This is the standard physiological temperature range for healthy cattle.
6. Which parasite is commonly controlled using albendazole?
A. Fleas
B. Tapeworms and nematodes
C. Flies
D. Lice
Correct Answer: B. Tapeworms and nematodes
Albendazole is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic.
7. What is the main function of colostrum in newborn calves?
A. Energy production
B. Temperature regulation
, C. Passive immunity transfer
D. Bone development
Correct Answer: C. Passive immunity transfer
Colostrum provides antibodies essential for early immunity.
8. Which condition is caused by a calcium deficiency in dairy cows post-
calving?
A. Ketosis
B. Milk fever
C. Bloat
D. Acidosis
Correct Answer: B. Milk fever
Milk fever (hypocalcemia) often occurs after parturition.
9. Which organ is primarily affected in bovine respiratory disease?
A. Liver
B. Lungs
C. Kidneys
D. Heart
Correct Answer: B. Lungs
BRD affects the respiratory tract, especially the lungs.
10.What is the main purpose of vaccination in livestock?
A. Increase feed intake
B. Prevent infectious diseases
C. Increase milk yield
D. Improve digestion
Correct Answer: B. Prevent infectious diseases
Vaccines stimulate immunity against specific pathogens.
11.Which of the following is a zoonotic disease?
A. Foot rot
B. Brucellosis
C. Bloat
D. Rickets
, Correct Answer: B. Brucellosis
Brucellosis can be transmitted from animals to humans.
12.Which route is most common for vaccine administration in cattle?
A. Intramuscular
B. Intravenous
C. Oral
D. Inhalation
Correct Answer: A. Intramuscular
Many vaccines are administered intramuscularly or subcutaneously.
13.What is the primary sign of ketosis in dairy cows?
A. Increased appetite
B. Sweet-smelling breath and weight loss
C. Fever
D. Excess salivation
Correct Answer: B. Sweet-smelling breath and weight loss
Ketosis occurs due to energy imbalance post-calving.
14.Which disinfectant is commonly used in veterinary clinics?
A. Sodium chloride
B. Chlorhexidine
C. Glucose
D. Calcium carbonate
Correct Answer: B. Chlorhexidine
Chlorhexidine is widely used for antiseptic purposes.
15.What is the function of rumen in cattle?
A. Blood filtration
B. Protein synthesis
C. Microbial fermentation of feed
D. Oxygen transport
Correct Answer: C. Microbial fermentation of feed
The rumen breaks down fibrous plant material.
