animal handling
adverse behavior
guard or strap which is fitted over animals nose and jaw to prevent biting.
muzzle
two large veins near the thigh on the hind leg
lateral saphenous
liquid portion of blood
plasma
decreased blood flow
polycythemia
state of mental or emotional strain
stress
irritable or angered
fractious
cells of the immune system which kill foreign objects in body
Anti bodies
Defends the body from invading organisms
white blood cells
erythrocytes which carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body
device used to distract horses during exams or procedures
twitch
acting differently from normal or typical behavior
abnormal behavior
injection of a substance directly into the muscle
intramuscular(IM)
determines the number and type of blood cells present.
complete blood count (cbc)
prevents bleeding when a blood vessel is injured
blood clotting
passive, obedient or comforting.
submissive
form of restraint used for cattle
chute
part of the syringe which holds the medicine.
syringe barrel
deficiency of hemoglobin, reducing the number of red blood cells; causes body weakness
Anemia
small hole on the needle which allows the blood to blow into syringe
bevel
medicinal drug used to reduce tension or stress
tranquilizer
rope or tether which Is attached around the neck of the animal to help control and restrain
slip lead
injection of a substance directly into the muscle
Intravenous(Iv)
determine the portion or percentage of the whole volume of blood occupied by red blood cells
specialized bodily fluid which performs many primary functions, including transportation, protection and regulation
blood