Chapter 12- Horses Flashcards
1
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The amount of fat on an animals body
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Body condition
2
Q
Digestive disturbance
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Colic
3
Q
4 inches. Unit of measurement
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Hands
4
Q
Founder, inflammation of the laminae on the hoof
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Laminitis
5
Q
Placing a stallion and a mare in proximity to each other and observing the mares actions
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Teasing
6
Q
Any injury or defect that interferes with the ability of an animal to be used for it’s given purpose
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Unsoundness
7
Q
Any defect or injury that mars the appearance of, but does not interfere with the usefulness of the animal
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Blemish
8
Q
A male donkey
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Jack (Jackass)
9
Q
A female donkey
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Jenny (Jennet)
10
Q
The offspring of a jack mated to a mare; usually sterile
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Mule
11
Q
Less than 14.2 hands at withers
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Pony
