equine science exam 3

Question 1

conformation

Answer 1

horse should be true to the breed and must conform to its specific function

Question 2

balance

Answer 2

front half should be equal to back half.
length of head, neck, topline, and hip should be equal
length of heart girth should be equal to the length from the underline to the ground

Question 3

soundness

Answer 3

any deviation in form or function that interferes with the usefulness of the individual

Question 4

blemish

Answer 4

abnormality that may detract from the appearance of the animal but does not affect its serviceability

Question 5

hoof wall

Answer 5

portion seen when the horse is standing and extends from the ground to the coronary border, where the soft white horn of the periople joins the epidermis of the skin at the coronet

Question 6

gravel

Answer 6

caused by penetration of the protective covering of the hoof by small bits of gravel or dirt

Question 7

hoof abscess

Answer 7

occur when bacteria get trapped inside the hoof and can be caused by trauma to the hoof

Question 8

laminitis (founder)

Answer 8

caused by overeating, overwork, inflammation of the uterus following foaling, stress or illness

Question 9

navicular syndrome

Answer 9

inflammation of the small navicular bone and bursa of the foot

Question 10

quarter crack (sand crack)

Answer 10

vertical spilt in the horny wall of the inside of the hoof which extends from the coronet or hoof downward

Question 11

thrush

Answer 11

disease of the frog caused by unsanitary conditions along with anaerobic bacteria, produces foul smell

Question 12

vital signs

Answer 12

temp: 99.5-101.5
heart rate: 32-48 per minute
respiratory rate: 8-16 per minute