Management Flashcards

1
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What is the material is used to cover the stall floor that provides comfort and absorbs moisture?

A

Bedding

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What are the purposes of good bedding?

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To protect the horse’s feet from thrush, to encourage the horse to lie down and rest, to cushion the feet and legs fro the hard stall floor, to soak up or drain off the urine and the moisture from manure.

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Of the common kinds of bedding which is the most popular?

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Straw or Shavings

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4
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What is often the most overriding factor i choosing bedding?

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Cost

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5
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What are 2 things to consider when choosing a bedding material for your horses’ stall?

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Absorbency, dust-free, readily available, easily disposable, unpalatable, affordable

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Is straw or shavings better bedding for foaling?

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Straw

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What type of bedding is preferred for use in a foaling stall?

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Straw

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8
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What is the most commonly used bedding?

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Straws from barley and oats

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9
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Give two reasons why straw may be a poor bedding for horses?

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Horses may eat it; it is highly combustible; difficult to keep clean; not absorbent

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10
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How many years out of every seven must a business make a profit to be considered a business by I.R.S. and not a hobby?

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Two years

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11
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How much does the horse industry contribute to the national economy?

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$15 billion per year

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12
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What are three steps towards success in the horse business?

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1) know your market 2) Plan ahead 3) Evaluate

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13
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Name the three types of breeding contracts?

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Stallion Service Contract, Foal Sharing Agreement, Mare Lease

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14
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What is the most often used breeding contract?

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The Stallion Service Project

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When planning a horse farm operation you should consider what four natural environmental elements?

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Precipitation, vegetation, soil characteristics, and topography

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What two gasses are exchanged between the horse and the environment?

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Oxygen and carbon dioxide

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17
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Name two things, which can affect soil erosion.

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Soil type, slope of the land, amount of rain/snowfall, and vegetative cover

18
Q

What are the most detrimental conditions to a horse’s health?

A

When the barn is either cold or hot with high moisture

19
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Do horses prefer to say most inside or outside in cold weather?

20
Q

How far should manure storage sites be from waterways?

21
Q

(T/F) It is impossible to protect stream/river banks from being damaged by walking horses and still allow animals to drink from the waterway.

22
Q

What do a majority of all barn fires result from?

A

Carelessness and a lack of fire safety knowledge

23
Q

Give three fire prevention rules for your stables.

A

1) No smoking 2) No flammable liquids in stable area 3) No unattended appliances, check electrical equipment regularly

24
Q

For what reason is it recommended that hay be stored in a different building from the horses?

A

Fire saftey

25
If a horse is to survive a stall fire, it must be extinguished in approximately what time limit?
30seconds
26
A "full mortality" policy typically covers all causes of death, except in which circumstances?
1) Death caused by negligence or neglect 2) Death from malicious or willful injuries 3) Death occurring when a horse is being used for a purpose other than that declared by the owner 4) Death caused by the administration of drugs or by inoculations, unless done by or under the direction of a veterinarian
27
Other than fire, lightning and transportation accidents, name three perils that horses are typically insured against.
Windstorm, hail, smoke, explosion, riot, earthquake, flood
28
What does the acronym "FLT" stand for?
Fire, lightning, and transportation
29
When considering housing for horses, the environment can be viewed as involving four main areas. What are they?
Physical, social, chemical, and biological
30
What are three practical possibilities of where to keep a horse?
1) At home 2) On rented pasture 3) At a commercial stable
31
What does full board mean?
The stable takes care of all the needs of the horse ( shelter, feeding, stall cleaning, and perhaps exercise and turn-out
32
What four functions should housing for horses accomplish?
1) Provide for the welfare of the horses 2) Provide for the safety, health, and comfort of human handlers 3) Make efficient use of labor 4) Be cost-effective
33
Name three building materials used to build barns.
Steel, aluminum, wood, concrete, concrete blocks
34
What is one of the most important aspects of a barn to help keep horses healthy?
Ventilation
35
How should your barn be oriented to make best use of prevailing winds for ventilation?
With the long axis of the barn perpendicular to the prevailing winds
36
How wide and tall should a stall door be?
4ft wide and 8ft tall
37
What is the most desirable material for building stalls?
Wood
38
What are the types of stall flooring?
Clay, clay and sand, limestone, wood, concrete, asphalt, rubber floor mats
39
What mix is generally the least costly and most easily obtained materials for stall floors?
Clay and sand mix
40
What substance helps reduce ammonia levels in stalls?
Hydrated lime