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True or False

Bot fly larvae can damage the lining go the stomach, where they attach

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True

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True or False

The toxin causing Tetanus is called Clostridium perfringen.

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False, Clostridium tetani

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True or False

Rabies is transmitted from the blood of an infected wild animal to a horse

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False, transmitted when saliva comes into contact with mucous membrane.

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True or False

A mature, maintenance horse would require ~1 acre of pasture (carrying capacity) if providing it as a forage source.

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False

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True or False

Pinworms are more commonly found in younger horses.

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True

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The most common blood feeding flying pest to a horse is:

a. mosquito
b. horse fly
c. stable fly
d. bot fly

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c

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A common sign of parasitism in the horse is:

a. lameness
b. excitedness
c. increased stamina
d. dull, rough haircoat

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d

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Which of the following is not a common type of dewormer:

a. continuous
b. annual
c. interval
d. strategic

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b

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Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) can result in:

a. colic
b. abortion
c. navicular
d. ringbone

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b

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A simple test to determine is infection from parasites is present is called:

a. urinalysis
b. fecal egg count
c. intestinal assessment
d. larval population survey

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b

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EPM may be caused by the parasite:

a. Listeria monocytogenes
b. Escherichia coli
c. Sarcocystis neurona
d. Cytosel protozeus

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c

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_____ is the form of rhinopneumonitis that causes abortion.

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EHV-1

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A tiny _____ is the intermediate host of the tapeworm

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mite

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Equine Encephalomyelitis is transmitted by _____ after they have acquired the virus from birds or rodents.

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mosquitos, ticks

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_____ is highly contagious, can be transmitted by aerosol (snorting, coughing) from horse to horse (viruses may shed for up to 4-8 days) over distances as far as 30 yards.

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Influenza

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_____ disease has a natural host of birds and can cause muscle tremors and loss of coordination.

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West-nile virus

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Which parasite becomes encysted in the lining of the intestine?

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Small strongyles

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List one clinical sign of strangles (distemper):

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swelling of the lymph nodes - puss filled

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In addition to using a dewormer, name one method of managing parasites:

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spreading or removing manure from the pasture

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Name one example of a disease whose vaccine is considered a core vaccine:

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Rabies

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True or False
Black Hand No. 1, by a shetland pony and out of an Appaloosa mare, is the primary foundation sure for the Pony of the Americas (P.O.A)

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true

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True or False

Originating in the Netherlands, classical Friesians are baroque type and black

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true

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Developed in England, this breed, of which 90% are ponies, is known for its refined movements and great animation and way of going.

a. Shetland
b. Welsh
c. Hackney
d. Haflinger

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c

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Where did the Andalusian originate?

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Iberian Peninsula

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What is a characteristic of the Andalusian?
Grey or Bay, 80% of US horses are grey
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Where did the Lusitano originate?
Iberian Peninsula
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What is a characteristic of the Lusitano?
Extensive attention for lineages
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Where did the Friesian originate?
Friesland
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What is a characteristic of the Friesian?
Black in color, Europes oldest breed
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Where did the Lipizzan originate?
Slovenia
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What is a characteristic of the Lipizzan?
High neck arch
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Where did the Hanoverian originate?
Germany
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What is a characteristic of the Hanoverian?
One of the oldest, most successful warmbloods,
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Where did the Oldenburg originate?
Germany
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What is a characteristic of the Oldenburg?
Compact, super powerful hindquarters
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Where did the Irish Draught originate?
Ireland
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What is a characteristic of the Irish Draught?
Any strong whole color, excessive white markings are not desirable
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Where did the Shetland Pony originate?
Scotland
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What is a characteristic of the Shetland pony?
can pull up to 2 times its weight, very strong
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Where did the Ponies of America originate?
Iowa
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What is a characteristic of the Ponies of America?
Blanket, snow-capped, Leopard patterns, and Roan
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Where did the Welsh pony originate?
Wales
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What is a characteristic of the Welsh pony?
short back, small heads, large eyes
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Where did the Hackney Pony/Horse originate?
England
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What is a characteristic of the Hackney Pony/Horse?
Highly distinctive action, high knee and hock action
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Where did the Connemara pony originate?
Ireland
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What is a characteristic of the Connemara pony?
Hoof wall separation disease | Sprung rib cage and broad chest
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Where did the Chincoteague Pony originate?
They don't know specifically
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What is a characteristic of the Chincoteague pony?
Thick necks and large bellies
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Where did the Norwegian Fjord originate?
Norway
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What is a characteristic of the Norwegian Fjord?
Zebra stripes on legs or dorsal stripe down back, Most Brown dun
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Where did the Haflinger originate?
Austria and Northern Italy
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What is a characteristic of the Haflinger?
small, sturdy chestnut or sorrel colored with a white mane and tail
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Where did the Percheron originate?
western France
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What is a characteristic of the Percheron?
generally grey or black, one of power and ruggedness
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Where did the Clydesdale originate?
Scotland
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What is a characteristic of the Clydesdale?
Short backed, broad chested stance, well sprung rib (no absolute breed standards)
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What vaccine poses a risk of severe disease?
Core vaccines
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What disease is unique for loss of coordination (ataxia)?
West Nile Virus

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