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Internal Parsites
Diseases
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Dentistry & Hoof Care
External Parasites
100
causes the most serious threat to the equine's health
What is bloodworms
100
Which is a viral infection that is spread very rapidly and associated with a frequent dry cough?
What is Equine influenza
100
When too little exercise is followed by too much exercise, first aid treatment is often needed because of:
What is muscle strain
100
elastic so that it can act as a shock absorber.
What is Frog
100
Bacteria infection that is transmitted by ticks
What is Lyme Disease
200
Live at least part of their life cycle inside hosts
What is Internal Parasite
200
West Nile virus is a viral infection introduced into the United States in 1999 that causes:
What is inflammation of the brain.
200
Jill notices the mare’s eyes are not as bright as usual and her coat is dull. What should Jill do?
What is Check vital signs to determine if the mare is ill
200
pulling the lower jaw to open the mouth to examine this set of teeth
What is wolf teeth
200
Which external parasites are the most likely cause of African equine fever?
What is Ticks
300
best control of internal parasites
What is Ivermectin
300
Hoof collapsing due to laminitis that causes lameness as a result of gastrointestinal disturbance
What is Founder
300
Stallions' hooves grow slower than those of mares and geldings and need less care because:
What is stallions usually get less exercise than mares and geldings do.
300
Joey notices the gelding is forging during the canter. Which is the most likely solution?
What is Shoe the gelding with properly fitting shoes
400
Intestinal constipation most often caused by improper diet and exercise
What is Colic
400
Upon checking the gelding’s temperature, Corey learns it is 104°F. What should Corey do?
What is call a veterinarian
400
Which will have the most impact on the difference in care given to an equine’s front and rear hooves?
What is Rate of growth of the hooves
400
A very contagious condition most likely caused by mites is:
What is mange
500
Large roundworms that are the largest parasites that infect equines
What is ascarids
500
Equine infectious anemia is a viral disease that remains in an infected equine for the rest of its life because:
What is no treatment
500
A major reason for applying a stable bandage from the knee or hock to the fetlock is to:
What is give support to the lower leg.
500
When shoeing an equine, what is done to allow for the expansion of the hoof when weight is applied?
What is Widen the shoe so that it extends laterally 1/8″ at the heel.