Equine

Question 1

Essential nutrients needed include

Answer 1

water, energy, amino acids (proteins), fatty acids, minerals, and vitamins

Question 2

Forages fed to horses are primarily

Answer 2

hay and pasture

Question 3

silage is not typically fed to horses because?

Answer 3

because of their sensitivity to the molds and mycotoxins possibly found in silage

Question 4

name the 3 common grain supplements for added energy

Answer 4

oats,corn and barley

Question 5

which type of shaving cause laminitis

Answer 5

black walnut shavings

Question 6

true or false, fly sprays containing pyrethrins are safe for sick horses?

Answer 6

true

Question 7

scientific name for horse

Answer 7

equine or equus caballus

Question 8

define barrel

Answer 8

capacity of the chest or trunk

Question 9

define bars

Answer 9

raised V-shaped structure on distal surface of hoof

Question 10

gelding

Answer 10

neutered male horse

Question 11

stallion

Answer 11

intact male horse OVER 4 years of age

Question 12

colt

Answer 12

intact male horse UNDER 4 years of age

Question 13

filly

Answer 13

intact female UNDER 4 years of age

Question 14

mare

Answer 14

intact female OVER 4 years of age

Question 15

weanling

Answer 15

young horse UNDER 1 year old that has already been weaned

Question 16

foal

Answer 16

when gender is unknown. “offspring”