Transportation Flashcards
1
Q
What are 3 types of horse conveyances?
A
Horse float
Goose neck
Truck
2
Q
What is the minimum distance above the horses head? (Between the horses head and roof)
A
25cm
3
Q
What is the clearance each side?
A
7-15cm clearance each side, front and back.
4
Q
Signs of Pleuropneumonia?
A
- Dull coat, depressed, ‘unwell’ appearance & dull eye/expression
- Increased body temperature
- Uncharacteristic & repeated coughing fit/s
- Dehydration (pinch skin to test)
- Lack of interest in feed &/or water
- Discharge from nostrils
- Change in manure consistency
- Rapid breathing
- Pawing the ground
- Unwillingness to move about
- Hot hooves
- Slight lameness or ‘proppy’ action
