AnSci 103 Lecture Notes

These flashcards cover key concepts discussed in the AnSci 103 lecture notes, focusing on equine health, disease management, reproduction, and relevant safety regulations.

EIA

Equine Infectious Anemia, a retrovirus transmitted by blood-sucking insects that can cause anemia in horses.

Coggins Test

A test used to identify antibodies in the blood for diagnosing Equine Infectious Anemia.

WNV

West Nile Virus, which is transmitted by mosquitoes and can cause severe neurological symptoms in horses.

Rabies

A viral disease that causes fatal encephalitis, often transmitted through bites from infected animals.

Clinical Signs

Observable indications of a disease, such as impaired vision, weakness, and fever.

Mosquito Control

An important preventive measure against Eastern Equine Encephalitis; only 4-5% of infections result in disease.

Estrous Cycle

The recurring period of reproductive fertility in female horses, averaging 21 days.

Parturition

The process of giving birth in horses, consisting of three stages: preparation, foal delivery, and passage of fetal membranes.

Pre-foaling Management

Preparatory measures taken for a mare before foaling, including monitoring health and environmental conditions.

Agar Gel Immunodiffusion

The method commonly known as the Coggins test, used to detect antibodies for EIA.

Pregnancy Length

The typical duration of horse pregnancy, averaging 335-345 days.

Luteal Phase

The phase of the estrous cycle following ovulation, lasting 14-15 days.

Neurologic Symptoms

Symptoms such as impaired vision, aimless wandering, and paralysis that can arise from viral infections like WNV.

Ferguson's Reflex

A physiological response during labor involving the release of oxytocin in reaction to fetal pressure on the cervix.

Retained Placenta

A condition where the placenta is not expelled within the normal time frame after foaling, leading to health risks.