TOPIC 1: CLINICAL EXAM

Question 1

reasons why proper diagnosis is critical in equine medicine

Answer 1

effective tx
time saving
cost effective
animal welfare
preventing spread of dz

Question 2

An accurate diagnosis can help to avoid necessary and time-consuming treatments or procedures that may be ineffective or even harmful to the horse. T/F

Answer 2

F. unnecessary

Question 3

Horses rely on their veterinarians to provide proper medical care and a correct diagnosis is crucial for ensuring their well-being and comfort.

T/F

Answer 3

f. Rely on their owners

Question 4

In summary, a proper diagnosis is more important in equine medicine than effective treatment, cost-saving, animal welfare, and disease control.

Answer 4

F.

In summary, a proper diagnosis is important in equine medicine as it is necessary for effective treatment, cost-saving, animal welfare, and disease control.

Question 5

some diseases more prevalent on different groups based on sex, current status, age

T/F

Answer 5

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Question 6

Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) Syndrome is common in

Answer 6

arabian foals

Question 7

unethical practice which uses soldering iron to inflict pain on the horse

Answer 7

pinfiring

Question 8

what body parts are palpated in henneken body scoring

Answer 8

neck, withersm ribs, back, tailhead, behind shoulders,

Question 9

what body parts are palpated in carrol and huntington scoring

Answer 9

neck, back, ribs, pelvis

Question 10

weight calculation based on girth circumference is only accurate for adult horses T/F

Answer 10

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Question 11

formula for adult weight estimation

Answer 11

GC^2 X BL/330

Question 12

formula for yearling weight estimation

Answer 12

GC^2 X BL/331

Question 13

formula for yearling weight estimation

Answer 13

GC^2 X BL/280

Question 14

formula for miniature weight estimation

Answer 14

(GCX9.36)(BLX5)-348.5