Equine Management 2nd midterm/final

Which internal parasite is the largest

ascarid

Match the parasite with its descriptor .

Tapeworms
Pinworm
Ascarids
Threadworms

Need praziquantel to eliminate
Use cellophane to diagnose
Migrate through lungs
Dint need males to reproduce and the boys can live on their own

You can get lice from a horse .

False

Which parasite uses the forage mite as part of its life cycle ?

tapeworms

Chorioptic mange can be treated with ivermectins

True

Which is the most important internal parasite to control in horses ?

strongyles

Conducting a tick check should involve

securing the horse

It is the current recommendation to follow a two month rotational deworming schedule no matter what .

False

No , we now recommend strategic deworming and only focusing on the horses which need it .

Ticks can carry which diseases ?

Lyme disease piroplasmosis anaplasmosis

It is now recommended to determine the parasite load in a horse using a FEC or

fecal egg count

Removing manure from the pasture is an ineffective way to control parasites .

False

Because the vast majority of the internal parasites shed eggs in the manure. It is the most recommended (if hard) management protocol to control parasites

It is best to spread fresh manure directly on the pasture in early spring to prevent parasites

False No , spring is actually the worst time as the temperatures favor egg development For Oklahoma , or other arid hot regions , summer months are best as the heat and dryness can kill eggs

Which parasite can be absorbed through the milk by the foal ?

threadworms

Match the descriptor with the type of strongyle

migrate through the body and have commonly developed resistance issues

This parasite can cause blockages in the small intestine large size .

answer .

Viruses are single celled organisms that live almost everywhere on earth .

False

False Antibiotics are used to treat viral .

False

Match each statement to core or not core

Core vaccines- diseases that are endimic to a refion
risk of severe disease
highly virulent
Not core- Depends on age and lifestyle
depends on the vector
Depends on hirse location

Which strain of equine encephalomyelitis has the highest fatality rate

EEE

Which are not symptoms of encephalomyelit

excessive thirst or drooling

There were no West Nile Virus cases reported in Oklahoma in 2021

False

What are some methods one can employ to discourage mosquito populations

use fans in stat turn off lights in barns
Avoid peak mosquito hours of dawn and dusk
Turn off lights in barns

Match the disease with its vaccination strategy some methods one can employ to discourage mosquito populations

Core vaccines
REE
WEE
Rabies
West Nile

Non-core vaccines
Equine heroes virus
Leptospirosis
Influenza

Rabies is treated by fluid therapy and steroids

False

Rabies has an incubation period of two to nine weeks but can last as long as how many months ?

15

Equine influenza is highly fatal and a major medical concern for horse owners

False

Vaccinating a pregnant mare for Equine Influenza prior to foaling can provide immunity to a foal for up to months

9

Which diseases do not have a vaccine

Equine infectious anemia

The Herpes Virus strain most associated with abortion is Type 1

False

Equine influenza virus can be shed in the semen of a stallion

False

True or False : Horses can easily see this jump set up based on their color perception .

False

Which range of frequencies can horses detect sounds ?

50 Hz to 33 kHz

The white part of the horse's eye is known as the

sclera

A horse that bucks is always exhibiting a negative affective state .

False

A horse with nostrils flared , ears laid back , head lowered , and increased facial tension is exhibiting which emotion ?

Irritation

Which of the following environmental factors could be affecting the behavior of the horse that is next to the bucket ?

The other horse
The feed pan and bucket
The grass
The girl
The wind
The daylight

What term matches this definition : A horse's previous experiences .

Nurture

What emotion describes this horse based on its tail position ?

Flagged tail

Aroused
Excited

Match the scenario with its correct affective state .
Positive Affective State

Nickering
Resting a hind leg while standing tied
Eating grain quietly
Walking in the pasture while grazing

Match the scenario with its correct affective state .
Negative Affective State

Swinging head from side to side while standing in a stall
Ears pinned while being groomed
Pawing at the ground with front hoof while tied to a fence
Lips pursed

True or False : The mental domain encompasses all four physical domains in the five domains model .

True

We are comfortable with addressing a horse's physical and biological needs , yet often fail to address the animal's ______ well-being

psychological , Psychological

What are affective states ?

Emotional states

True or False : According to Dr. Andrew McLean , horses that are around other horses are adapted to develop negative affective states in their interactions because they learn to navigate the social order .

False

Stereotypies are ___ behaviors that serve no apparent function .

Repetitive

Wood chewing and cribbing are both considered to be stereotypies

False

Which of the following are considered environmental enrichment ?

Providing increased exercise
Using a predictable routine
Allowing social interaction with other horses
Providing more forage

A horse that shifts its limbs signs of which of the following . from side to side , also known as " treading " , is showing

Feeling pain

The Horse Grimace Scale uses facial action units that break down facial expressions into individual components of muscle movements .

6

Which of the following indicate a horse is in pain based on its eyes ?

Upper eyellid has a sharp, arrow-likw appearance

Match the negative and positive conditions with their affects .

Exploration , foraging

Favorable sensory inputs

Inescapable , sensory events

Available engaging choices

Varied , open environment

Barren , confined environment

Energized , focused

Engaging sights , sounds , and smells , in- creased mental en- gagement

Various combinations startled by unexpected events , fears , hyper- alert , anger , frustration negative mindset

Calm , in control

Interested , pleasantly occupied

Boredom helplessness depression , withdraw

Select all of the following that are signs of depression in horses .

Standing with the neck flat at the same height as the withers
Reduced response to human approach
Lack of interest overall Standing with the eyes fixed and open

Social isolation is popular for horses in the wild

False

Individual box stall ( no physical contact )

Spacious enough for one horse
Limited exposure to disease and injury from another horse
Boredom
The horse will need to be let out for exercise more often

Group Pen housing several horses together

Feeding management ( resource guarding )
May be stressful for some horses depending on the amount of space available
Increased environmental enrichment
Allows horses a chance to interact with multiple companions

Some level of arousal is necessary for learning and performance

True

Creates positive affect

Letting a horse move when they are tense
Removing a horse from an overly stimulating environment
Scratching a horse's withers after doing a task correctly

Creates negative affect

Smacking a horse for refusing a jump The presence of a farrier who has injured a horse's hoof
Hugging a horse's head
Approaching a 20 year old horse that has never been handled with food