forage, feed, legumes, etc.
what are 2 examples of legumes
clover and alfalfa
what do you treat a fever with?
banamine
what is the average heartrate of a horse at rest?
24-48 bmp
what is a contusion?
bruise caused by blunt trauma
what are gait defects typically caused by
conformation defects
what do growing horses need more of?
protein
what should you do to a wound before the vet gets there?
disinfect it
what is the average breaths per minute for a horse at rest?
8-14 breaths per minute
what is a hematoma?
blood blister
how many beats are in each gate?
walk 4. trot 2. canter 3. gallop 4.
what is the calcium/phosphorus ratio?
1:1 or 1:2
how do you treat an incision?
clean with betadine scrub and discuss how to clean stitches
what is tying up?
all muscles cramping at the same time
what is navicular disease?
degeneration of navicular bone
what are cross firing?
hind foot hits opposite front sole
how much more water do lactating mares need?
50% to 75%
what is a laceration?
cut with rough edges and difficult to stitch
what does slow capillary refill cause?
dehydration, poor circulation, low blood pressure
what is a ringbone/sidebone?
additional bone being produced in one of the three phalanx bones in various places
what is forging?
hind foot strikes front sole on same side
what are the five factors that affect nutrient requirements?
maintenance, work, growth, reproduction, lactation
what is pround flesh and how does it form?
excess granulation tissue. caused by anything that delays skin growth
what are the 9 factors that affect vital signs?
exercise, excitement, weather, pain, illness, anxiety, stress, age
what is a capped hock?
a blemish. small swelling from trauma of kicking.
what defects can happen when a horse is base narrow?
wining out, paddling, legs swing out in flight