Equine Industry Flashcards
what is the minimum hands a horse to not be a pony
14.2 hands
how can high quality management prevent a horse from exhibiting natural behaviour
stables prevent socialising
rugging prevents thermoregulation development
when must an animal be accompanied by its passport
sale
slaughter
vet treatment
transport
what is a jeriatric horse
horse over 25 years
what is a blaze
a non coloured thick stripe on the face
what is a snip
a small non coloured patch on the nose
what is the difference between skewbald and piebald
piebald is black and white patches
skewbald is any colour
what is the difference between a bay and chestnut horse
both have brown/red coats
bay have black points
how would you describe a white horse
grey
what does a dapple coat mean
round dots of fur that are a different colour
what are the different views on horses in the eu and uk
eu: food product
uk: pet
what are the different areas in the uk horse industry
leisure
equine businesses
racing (sports)
agriculture
what is the economic value of the horse industry in the uk?
£4.7 billion
how many people in the uk are within the equine industry?
27 million
how much is the EU equine sector worth?
£73 billion
what are some positive EU legislations
protection in slaughter
welfare
sporting
why is horse identification essential
without it you are unable to trace genetic information, leading to loss of variation within purebreeds (native breeds)
allows you to find out the economical importance of the equine industry
what are the new equine id regulations?
2018 microchip (replaced 2009 passport) - microchip horses born before 2009 before 1st october 2020
use chipchecker to register microchip number
stolen/ lost horses must be updated in the Central Equine Database
imported to uk horses registered with UK PIO within 30 days (authorised Passport Issuing Organisation)
monetary penalty is no compliance
when is the passport needed?
sale
slaughter for human consumption
veterinary treatment
how are white markings drawn in a passport
red pen, hated lines
how are microchips marked on passports
M
(usually within the nuchal ligament in the left crest)
what does the farrier registration act do
any shoe treatment must be performed by a registered farrier apart from Supervised apprentices, emergencies, vets, supervised vet students
what does the riding establishment act do?
veterinary inspections
must be licensed by local authorities
authorised by a vet
environment health inspection
what are the regulations on horse transport?
cannot be transported for more than 24 hours
fed+ water every 8 hours
what are some common welfareiddues
slaughter practices
transported to slaughter
abandonment + neglect
training ex) whip
disease
obesity - laminitis - colic
thermal stress
what is the most underecognised issue in the equine industry
obesity
changes in season due to food availabity (herbage mass)
how has the role of equine changed through time?
used for milk and meat
transport + agriculture + warfare
leisure + entertainment + sport
what are the minimum sized os a stable for a horse, then pony, the foaling box
12ft x 12ft
10ft x 10ft
14ft x 14ft
what are some commonly missed housing considerations of a stable
doors not wide enough
doors too high so horses cant look out
slippy floor
difficult to disinfect surfaces
sharp edges
what is adequate space
suffient to lie down, easily rise and turn
describe a well designed stable
comfortable, easy access, adequate drainage, adequate ventilation
what is suitable bedding
straw
shavings
pellets
chippings
paper
rubber matting
what is a loose commercial barn
group housing
must have access to food and water, suitable lying space
segregate agressive horses
group compatible horses
how do you maintain good open pasture
cut grass appropriately
weed controle - no ragworts or buttercups
good drainage
pest controle
strong high fences - NO BARBED WIRE
what is the minimum pasture per horse
1 acre
Purpose of shelter
protect from wind, sun and flies
can be natural (trees) or built
what is the purpose of rugs
protect older, less hardy breeds or clipped horses form extreme weather
what does the animal welfare act of 2006 do?
ensure suitable environment,
healthy diet,
appropriate behaviour and company, protect from pain and injury
what is a suitable horse diet
constant access to forage for grazing
feed from floor mimics natural grazing
why can’t you overfeed concentrates
may lead to gastric ulcers
how can a horse exhibit natural behaviours
excercise
natural training methods
training aids only used by experienced personal (aka dont abuse the whip)
how can a horse interact with others
group housing
or turnout with others
be able to see others through the stables
how can a horse be protected from pain, suffering and disease
stables inspected 2x a day
pasture 1x
moitor BC
good health plan
what are stereotypes and then the different types
stable vices
repetitive behaviours which become a fixed form of orientation
oral
locomoter
other
name 5 different stable vices
crib biting - drawing air into oesophagus whilst biting an object
wind sucking - drawing air into the oesophagus
wood chewing - chewing rails and posts
weaving - swaying head
box walking - pacing
what causes stereotypes
uncomfort - bad housing/ no social/ confined
genetics
changes in routine/ feeds
mimicking (maybe)
how can you stop stereotypes
antiweavung gril
anti crib collar
anti crib paint
provide company
lots of excercise and turnout
enrichment toys
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