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L2 Equine Health Recap

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Will a horse with a high fitness level, have a faster or slower recovery rate after exercise?
a)
Faster
b)
Slower
2.

What is the primary function of your immune system?

a)

to create organelles

b)

to protect your body from pathogens

c)

to aid in blood circulation

d)

to protect your bones and muscles

3.

Disease causing agents such as bacteria and viruses are called _______________.

a)

pathogens

b)

antibodies

c)

villians

d)

particles

4.

All bacteria cause illness and disease.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

5.

Shoes help protect the hoof and can correct structural defects or lameness

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Nutrition has no effect on hoof health or growth

a)

True

b)

False

7.

How many muscles are in the lower leg of the horse?

a)

1

b)

23

c)

0

d)

10

8.

Hooves are typically trimmed how often?

a)

Every 6-8 weeks

b)

Once a year

c)

Every 6-8 Months

d)

Once a month

9.
What is the horse's resting respiration rate?
a)
36-42 beats per minute
b)
8-12 breaths per minute
c)
it depends on the horse's fitness
d)
12-18 breaths per minute
10.
What is a horse's correct temperature?
a)
37oC
b)
38oC
c)
37.5oC - 38.5oC
d)
It depends on the horse
11.
Which of these parasites do not affect horses?
a)
Ticks
b)
Mites
c)
Fleas
d)
Lice
12.
Which of the following is not a sign of laminitis?
a)
Tripping over
b)
Heat in the feet
c)
A "rocked back" stance
d)
Bounding digital pulse
13.
Which is not a sign of colic?
a)
Sweating
b)
Eating faeces
c)
Frequent lying down and rolling
d)
Looking at the belly
14.

What are the signs of an abscess in the foot?

a)

pain on palpation

b)

a sound horse

c)

a lame horse

d)

Pus coming out

15.

Which THREE are preventive stable routines

a)

vaccination

b)

Farrier

c)

Riding

d)

Worming

16.

Which is the correct pathogenic organism for Equine ringworm

a)

Bacteria

b)

Virus

c)

Fungus

d)

protozoa

17.
Which of the following Legislation statements are true?
a)
Legislation should meet the needs of equines
b)
Public need to be informed of duty of care
c)
Legislation processes must meet practical considerations
d)
All of these statements
18.
Which of the following places duty of care on those responsible for horses?
a)
Codes of Practice
b)
Secondary Legislation
c)
Animal Welfare Acts
d)
RSPCA standards
19.
Which of the following can be pain indicators?
a)
Sweating
b)
Restlessness
c)
Poor Appetite
d)
All of these
20.
What does the term Ataxia refer to?
a)
Colic symptoms
b)
Poor coordination and inconsistent gait
c)
Early onset Laminitis
d)
Fast heart rate
21.
Which of the following is not a sign of laminitis?
a)
Tripping over
b)
Heat in the feet
c)
A "rocked back" stance
d)
Bounding digital pulse
22.
What is the normal resting heart rate for a healthy horse? 
a)
28 - 32
b)
26-40
c)
28-44
d)
20-34
23.
What colour should health mucous membranes be?
a)
fustian pink
b)
salmon pink
c)
pale yellow
d)
green 
24.
What does the pinch test look for?
a)
Skin condition
b)
Dehydration 
c)
Pain reaction
d)
Suppleness 

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