Equine

Question 1

Which blood test is associated with Equine Infectious Anemia and how often should it be done?

Answer 1

Coggins, annually

Question 2

Which conditions have been implicated as a cause of laminitis?

Answer 2

Equine Metabolic Syndrome
Grain overload
Retained placenta

Question 3

At what age does Wobbler’s commonly present in horses?

Answer 3

18 months

Question 4

Which medication is the preferred for treatment of Equine Pars Pituitary Intermedia?

Answer 4

Pergolide

Question 5

Which drug should not be used in stallions or geldings? What can happen with it?

Answer 5

Acepromazine, penile paralysis

Question 6

What is the most common fungal agent identified in cases of Guttural Pouch Mycosis?

Answer 6

Aspergillus

Question 7

Which is the diagnostic test of choice for suspected laryngeal hemiplegia in horses?

Answer 7

endoscope

Question 8

How is Western Equine Encephalitis transmitted to horses? What virus is implicated in this disease?

Answer 8

Mosquitos, Togavirus

Question 9

How long after the amniotic sac ruptures should the foal be delivered?

Answer 9

Within 20 minutes

Question 10

Which of the following conditions is Dermatophilus congolensis most commonly implicated in?

Answer 10

Rain scald/rain rot

Question 11

Which of the following conditions should jump to the top of your differential diagnosis list when you hear a horse is acutely lame, painful, and only one limb affected?

Answer 11

Hoof abscess

Question 12

You head out to a sick horse call with the vet. You get there and see the horse has what appears to be food coming out of its nose. Which condition should come to mind?

Answer 12

Choke

Question 13

Which is the most common infectious agent implicated in Strangles?

Answer 13

Streptococcus equi

Question 14

What is the best, definitive way of diagnosing Sidebones in a horse?

Answer 14

X-rays

Question 15

What is the name of the condition linked to the Quarter horse, Impressive?

Answer 15

Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis