Equine Helath And Vital Sings

Question 1

What are the 5 core vaccines?

Answer 1

Rabies
West Nile virus
Eastern equine encephalomyelitis
Western equine encephalomyelitis
Tetanus

Question 2

What causes stress’s in horses

Answer 2

environmental changes
transportation
intense training schedules
social hierarchy disruptions
physical pain or discomfort

Question 3

Define cushings disease

Answer 3

Slow growing tumor on the pituitary gland, Clinical signs are: Long hair coat that doesn’t shed out, PU/PD, Chronic laminitis, Skin infections, Weight loss & loss of muscle mass,
Lethargy, Abnormal fat deposition (e.g., above eyes), Neurologic disorders such as blindness or seizures.

Question 4

What are the signs of Potomac horse fever?

Answer 4

diarrhea, high fever ~ (105 - 107), lethargy, laminitis, Just as often: vague signs such as lethargy, off feed, moderate fever (101 - 103), mildly colicky. Stool could be normal, reduced or cow patty.

Question 5

What are some treatments for laminitis

Answer 5

NSAIDS, anti-inflammatory’s, Nitroglycerine patches, Support for the sole + frog, Ice water soaks.

Question 6

What is Equine Influenza?

Answer 6

a highly contagious respiratory disease. If your horse gets influenza quarintine and vaccinate

Question 7

What is another name for Cushing’s disease?

Answer 7

Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction or PPID

Question 8

What hormones does the Pituitary gland produce?

Answer 8

ACTH - adrenocorticotropic hormone
TSH - thyroid stimulating hormone
GH - growth hormone
ADH - anti-diuretic hormone
FSH - follicle stimulating hormone
LH - luteinizing hormone

Question 9

What does the ACTH hormone do?

Answer 9

Produces steroids typically in response to stress

Question 10

What does TSH hormone do?

Answer 10

Helps regulate growth and balance + controls the thyroid gland

Question 11

What does ADH hormone do?

Answer 11

acts in response to low blood pressure and signals the kidneys to retain sodium which retains water and raises blood pressure

Question 12

What are the 6 main spots on a horse you should exam when doing a body conditioning exam?

Answer 12

Along the Neck
Along the withers
Crease down back
Tailhead
Ribs
Behind shoulder

Question 13

What are some ways to treat kissing spine syndrome?

Answer 13

shock wave therapy
therapeutic ultrasound
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
muscle relaxants
chiropractic
acupuncture
(in severe cases surgery)

Question 14

What are 5 risk-based vaccines

Answer 14

Anthrax, Botulism, EHV1&4, EVA, Influenza, Potomac horse fever, strangles

Question 15

What is DJD (degenerative joint disease)

Answer 15

A progressive degenerative of the joint cartilage that can end in traumatic arteritis, and joint factures