Submitted Questions Flashcards
What horse was the winner of 21 out of 22 races from 1919-1920
Man O WAr
Describe a Light Seal Brown Coat color?
Similar to dark bay but without a reddish cast, brow areas are noticeable, black points
What four things make up the Urinary System?
A pair of kidneys, the ureters, the bladder, and the urethra
The system that is an extensive control mechanism that can perceive an immediately react to changes in the external and internal environment of an animal is what?
The nervous system
Three forms of botulism have been observed in horses as a result of the potent toxins produced by what soil-bourne, spore forming bacterium
Clostridium Botulinum
Today, a horse is not considered “old” until what age?
20 years of age
(T/F) The first consideration with older horses is keeping the in proper body condition?
True
Bruises of the sole at the angle of the wall and bar of the hoof are called what?
Corns
What are three objectives of treatment of Sporatic Tying Up?
Relieve anxiety and muscle pain, correct fluid losses, and prevent kidney damage
Skeletal muscle show remarkable ability to regenerate following injury. What time frame is complete repair of muscle tissue possible?
4-8 weeks
RER is common in what three breeds of horses?
Arabian, Thoroughbred, Standardbred
(T/F) Hoof growth rate also seems to be correlated to heart rate.
True
One of the most important considerations of the hoofs function is what?
Rate of Growth
What is a sand crack?
A vertical crack in the hoof wall
What are two common features of equine influenza?
extremely rapid spread of infection, frequent dry cough
What is the science or study of the causes and control of epidemics?
Epidemiology
Harmonious working of various muscles in a smooth, correct way with precise timing without jerky, awkward motion is what?
Coordination
Also known as broken wind this condition of abnormal distention and inability to empty the lungs of air and is caused by the rupture of some alveoli is called what?
Pulmonary emphysema
The tube that connects the fetal bladder with the placenta is called what?
urachus
This Russian breed of horse, a docile, intelligent horse was developed and bred at state controlled locations for use int he military.
Tersky
A protein that binds iron for storage in the body, primarily in the liver and spleen?
Ferritin
What are the non-painful bony bumps or protrusions on the bottom of the jaw that appear when permanent premolars come in?
Eruption Bumps
As early as 1873, large numbers of horses were reported to have died from a neurologic disease caused by locoweeds. This disease is called?
Locoism
Crosses between Morgans and Arabians have been made since the 1800’s to complement the strengths of the two breeds. What registry was formed for this breed in 1973?
The Morab Horse Registry
What is the clear colorless fluid that moves toward the venous system by pressure formed when muscles contract and by a series of valves?
Lymph
