What is the name of the disease nicknamed "lockjaw"?
Tetanus
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What are the symptoms of Encephalomyelitis?
Starts flu like, but becomes more severe with stumbling, head pressing, coma, and seizures.
100
How does a horse get Rabies?
Rabies is transmitted animal to animal by a bite.
100
If you suspect your horse has laminitis, what should you do?
Remove him/her from grass pastures, soak or ice hooves, call the vet for medication to reduce inflamation
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What is the physical difference between laminitis and founder?
Laminitis is inflamation of the laminae, which support the coffin bone, while founder involves rotation of the coffin bone.
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What is the term that is often used to describe a horse that has chronic laminitis?
founder
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If you see your horse leaning back with his or her weight as far to the back as possible, what would you suspect is wrong?
laminitis, so you should check the hooves for heat.
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What causes laminitis?
Causes are many and can include: obesity; binge overeating rich feeds (grains or grasses); toxicity to drugs/medications; excessive pounding on hard ground; prolonged fever.
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If you manage a barn in which a horse is being treated for influenza, what would you do and why?
Disinfect the entire barn because influenza is a highly contagious virus.
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What is the name of the disease that is casually called "azoturia" or "tying up"?
Exertional Rhabdomyolysis
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What are the symptoms of influenza in a horse?
dry cough, clear nasal discharge, fever
300
What causes a horse to have encephalomylitis?
It is caused by a virus transmitted through mosquitos
300
How do you treat a horse with strangles?
antibiotics is preferred, but you can also just let it run its course.
300
What does encephalitis mean?
Swelling of the brain
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What do they call the "strep throat" of horses?
Strangles
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Name two illnesses that involve respiratory problems?
Rhino
Heaves
Strangles
Flu
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What disease is caused by the bacteria clostridium tetani?
tetnus
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How do you treat rabies in a horse?
no treatment available, you must vaccinate
400
If you have a pregnant mare, what disease should you be vaccinating frequently for?
Rhinopneumonitis
500
What is another name for "swamp fever"?
Equine Infectious Anemia
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What are the symptoms of Potomac Horse Fever?
Appears flu-like in the beginning
Severe diarrhea
Fever
Depression and poor appetite
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What is caused by Neorickettsia risticcii bacteria from flukes in aquatic snails.
Potomac Horse Fever
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How do you prevent a work horse from getting exertional rhabdomyolosis or "tying up"?
Adjust feeding practices based on the amount of strenuous activity a horse is getting, lower carbohydrates, and proper conditioning