10/30/24 Flashcards

1
Q

What does it mean when offspring are prepotent

A

When offspring have better or similar qualities to their parents

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2
Q

What is the lifespan on a horse

A

25-30 years

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3
Q

What is the world population of horses

A

58 million

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4
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What is the US population of horses

A

9 million

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5
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What state is most popular for breeding race horses

A

Kentucky

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6
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What is the 1st and 2nd most popular horse breed in the US

A

Quarter horse, Thoroughbred

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7
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What is the minimum age a horse must be to enter races

A

3+ years old

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8
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What are the birthdays of Thoroughbred horses in the northern hemisphere

A

January 1st

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9
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What are the birthdays of Thoroughbred horses in the southern hemisphere

A

August 1st

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10
Q

True or false; are horses seasonally polyestrous

A

True

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11
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True or false; mares have diffuse placenta

A

True

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12
Q

How long is horse gestation

A

320-340 days

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13
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How many donkeys are in the world

A

40 million

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14
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How many mules are in the world

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12 million

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15
Q

What is the dental formula of a horse

A

3/3 1/1 3(4)/3 3/3

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16
Q

What age should horses have all their teeth

A

5 years old

17
Q

What type of digestive system do horses have

A

Hindgut fermenter

18
Q

What enzymes are released from the horses gallbladder

A

Lipase, amylase, and protease,