How Well Do You Know Lepto?
Read the article on our Expert Advice page? Now see if you can beat the quiz! Every correct quiz submission counts as an entry into our prize draw to WIN a Goodnature Rat & Stoat Trap (worth $200).
1. How do people most commonly catch Leptospirosis on farms?
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A. Through milk consumption
B. From animal urine entering the eyes, mouth, nose, or skin wounds
C. Via insect bites
D. By breathing in dust
2. Which Leptospira serovar is the most common in both humans and livestock in New Zealand?
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A. Ballum
B. Pacifica
C. Hardjo
D. Tarassovi
3. What are the three key pillars of Leptospirosis control on farms?
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A. Antibiotics, fencing, and drainage
B. Vaccination, pest control, and biosecurity & hygiene
C. Testing, isolation, and treatment
D. PPE, milk testing, and staff training
4. What is the appropriate time to vaccinate young calves to help minimise Leptospira infection and urinary shedding?
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A. At weaning, once calves are mixed with adult stock
B. Only if Leptospirosis has been diagnosed on the farm
C. Early in life, before exposure, starting from 4–6 weeks of age with atwo-dose primary course
D. At mating, alongside adult herd boosters
5. What are your stock numbers?
0-200 dairy cows
200-600 dairy cows
600- 1000 dairy cows
1000 - 1500 dairy cows
1500+ dairy cows
0-200 beef cattle
200-600 beef cattle
600+ beef cattle
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