More I Flashcards
What type of wound is characterized by a small skin opening with soft-tissue penetration to a variable depth
Puncture wound
What type of wound is a very superficial skin wound resulting from rubbing or scraping against an irritant surface
Abrasion
What are the 2 types of laminitis
Acute & chronic
Where on the horse are the most bites located that are caused by rabid animals
Muzzle, face & lower legs
The ‘golden period’ for the elapsed time from injury to closure by suturing is generally considered to be how long
About 6 hours
What type of wound is characterized by swelling, heat & pain at the site of injury & discolorations of the overlying skin
Contusion
Potomac horse fever is a seasonal disease, with most cases occurring in which months of the year
July, August & September
What is an infrequently encountered neurologic diseases of horses which results when horses are bitten by infected wildlife
Rabies
What type of wound enters into one of the body cavities, such as the thorax or abdomen, are very serious & may or may not injure internal organs
Penetrating wound
A horse suffering from acute laminitis will have a pounding pulse, where can this be felt
Over the fetlock joint in the digital artery
What is the name given to pain in the area of the navicular bone & may involve inflammation of the navicular bursa, ligament sprains, cartilage or tendon destruction & bone changes
Navicular disease
If a horse becomes ill with a potentially contagious disease, it should be promptly isolated from the remainder of the herd for how long
At least 10 days beyond complete recovery
What is the most common cause of tooth infection
Decomposition of feed trapped in the infundibula
What is the most potent biological toxin known
Botulism toxin
What is the cause of the most complicated & life threatening form of colic
Ingestion of excessive grains which distends the stomach
