Equine restraint, PE, Behavior, and husbandry

What side of the horse do you want to approach on

the left side or near side

The right side of the horse is termed the

far side

An adult horse can kick up to

8 feet

How far should you stand away from the rear of the horse 

10-12 feet

Common tranquilizer used in horses

acetylpromazine

Common sedatives/hypnotics in horses

xylazine and detomidine

Opioids used in horses

morphine and butorphanol

what drug is used with caution in male horses

acetylpromazine

what can acetylpromazine cause in males

penal prolapse

go to injection site in horses 

jugular vein

Basic PE you record 

temp, HR, RR, and body systems

humane twitch

Rope/chain twitch

Normal temperature for horses

99-101.5

Normal heart rate in horses 

32-40 bpm

Normal respiratory rate in horses

12-40 breaths per min

On average how much does a horses heart weigh

15lbs

Where is the digital artery located

just below the fetlock

Abnormal sounds in the lungs are

bubbling, squeaking, and wheezes

pale pink gums could indicate

shock or infection

brick red gums could indicate

toxicity 

blue/purple gums could indicate

low oxygen levels

red streaks or spots in gums could indicate

serious infections

Yellow gums could indicate

a liver disease

where are the horses two blind spots 

directly infront  and directly behind 

ears back on a horse means

angry or aggressive

ears forward means

attentive and listening

ears tipped forward and stiff means

scared or interested in something

pawing of a hoof can indicate 

stressed or irritated 

Stomping back food could indicate

mild threat, could just be getting rid of insects

vices are known as

stereotype behaviors

Adopting procedures to prevent the introduction and spread of diseases in horse’s

biosecurity

toxic plants in horse’s

stinging nettle, witch grass, stork’s bill, water hemlock, yew, tansy ragwort

scientific name for large strongyles

Strongylus spp

scientific name for small strongyles

cyathostomin spp

scientific name for roundworm

parascaris equorum or ascarids

scientific name for pinworms

oxyuris equi

scientific name for bot flies

gasterophilus spp

parasitic infection of bot flies is known as

myiasis