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CHA Horse Health & Veterinary Care Flashcards

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  1. What is the normal resting heart rate range for a healthy adult horse?

    Answer: 28–44 beats per minute

    A healthy adult horse has a resting heart rate of 28–44 beats per minute, which can be measured at the submandibular artery.

  2. Which vaccination is required annually for horses in most US states to protect against a neurological disease spread by mosquitoes?

    Answer: Eastern/Western Equine Encephalomyelitis

    Eastern/Western Equine Encephalomyelitis (EEE/WEE) vaccines are required annually in most US states because the disease is mosquito-borne and often fatal.

  3. What is the normal rectal temperature range for a healthy adult horse?

    Answer: 99–101°F

    A healthy adult horse's normal rectal temperature ranges from 99–101°F (37.2–38.3°C).

  4. What term describes the condition where a horse's intestines become displaced or twisted, requiring emergency surgery?

    Answer: Colic

    Colic is the general term for abdominal pain in horses, and severe forms such as displacement or volvulus require emergency surgical intervention.

  5. How often should a horse's hooves be trimmed or shod by a farrier?

    Answer: Every 6–8 weeks

    Horses typically need farrier care every 6–8 weeks as hooves grow approximately 1/4 to 3/8 inch per month.

  6. What is laminitis, and which part of the horse does it affect?

    Answer: Inflammation of the sensitive laminae inside the hoof

    Laminitis is a painful inflammation of the sensitive laminae that attach the coffin bone to the hoof wall, and it can lead to founder if severe.