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A)       About cows: 1.        What are the five most common pathologies of cows? - Mastitis: this pathology consist in inflammation in the udders because of bacteria called “Streptococcus”. This cause pain in the udders and pus in the milk. - Babesiosis: is a febrile sickness transmitted by tick and caused by parasite protozoan, this illness can produce anemia, icteria and dead. -Tuberculosis: this is a zoonotic disease (transmissible to the human ) and affect the respiratory system. This pathology is the main in the drop of the meat production. -foot and mouth diseases (fiebre aftosa): is a viral illness, this produce fever and appearance of vesicles in the mouth and hoofs. - Clostridiosis: this pathology is caused by microorganism called Clostridium who live in the bacterial flora (this microorganism produce toxins). 2.        cow's digestive system: 1. ...

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Akita   Japan loves the Akita, so much that the nation dedicated a national monument to this largest of its indigenous breeds. Thought to symbolize well-being and health in its native country, the Akita first came to the United States with Hellen Keller in 1937. This popular show dog also does performance and therapy work. They are brave, dignified, and devoted to their chosen family. The Akita is an extra-large and medium-energy breed, which can live 10-13 years and grow to between 70-100 lbs (female) or 100-130 lbs (male). The breed is recognized by the American Kennel Club and classified as a member of the Working breed group. vocabulary: -Jogger: (a dog) that it’s like trot a long distance (resistant) -Breed: (In animals) means take care of them -To hunt: (a dog) can follow a trail and capture other animals (hunter instinct)   -Watchdog: That dog cares of a person or territory (protective instinct) -Grooming: (for a dog) it’s brush their fu...

WHY DO I WANT TO BE A VET?

When I was a child I wanted to be an animator, because I like so much to draw and create stories of fantasy or sci-fi. Another career option that I had was to be a doctor, but a cosmetic surgeon because I don’t see me looking after sick people, I don’t like that. I decided to be a vet because it was my second option of career, my first option was a cosmetic surgeon but this career is too long and I don’t want to study for ten years (or more). Also I chose Veterinary Medicine because I have bad experiences with my pets when they get sick and I want to help them but I can’t. My experience in the career until now isn't good neither bad. I like the campus and I like the fact it is far from the center because I don’t like the city (I hate Santiago), and recently I make more friends. In the future I would like to work with cows, but not in the meat production I'd  like to work in the milk production because I love the cows and the most of the dairy cows are in the south of Chile an...