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In regards to foot posture, A animals only have their phalanges touch the ground. An example of this type of animal is B_.
a. digitigrade, b. cat
There is one unified taxonomic scheme for how horses and other equids are classified.
False
The ____ epoch occurred from 24 million years ago to 5 million years ago.
miocene
Which epoch is when sea levels were low, land bridges were created across multiple continents, and most of the modern order of mammals appeared?
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Which early horse had teeth that resembled primates, had 4 toes on its front foot and three toes on its hind foot, and lived in both the old and the new world's?
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It is thought that horses were first domesticated in _____
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In the US, when did the use of horses and mules peak?
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In the US, it is estimated that there are _______ horses (number).
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In this English event, riders are timed and jump very large hurdles, but are not judged on form. What is this event?
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Thoroughbred racing occurs throughout much of the US?
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An example of a hot blood horse is...
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A closed studbook is when stock can be registered only if at least one of its parents is already registered with a particular association.
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Which group or website association determined the most popular horse breed in the world?
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What is the name of the structure in the below image? (crusty part on inside of leg)
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What is the name of the structure in the image below? (muscle in between hock and stifle)
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The joint between the tarsal bone and the tibia is called the?
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What is the name of the structure in the image below? (top of head)
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Most horses have ____ ribs, _____ lumbar bones, and ______ tail vertebrae.
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This breed is one of the founding breeds of the world's horse population, comes from Morocco, and was favored by Berber horseman.
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This breed is from Denmark, is 15-16 hands, and has a reputation for being docile and a tireless worker.
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Most ultrasounds use a ______ transducer.
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Most imaging with a transducer is taken with the orientation marker facing in the ventral position.
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The more a sound wave is reflected from a tissue back to a transducer the _____ and image appears on a screen.
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In ultrasonography, a material that produces echoes of higher amplitude or density than the surrounding medium is referred to as ______.
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How long does it take for horses to mount an adequate response to a vaccine?
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______ is a disease where a vaccine can aid in the prevention of this disease, but not absolutely guarantee protection from this disease.
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Which vaccines are considered core vaccines?
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What are good procedures to implement to make sure that a newborn foal is protected from a variety of diseases?
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Vaccines can prevent some fatal diseases from occurring in horses; whereas other vaccines can only aid in the prevention of certain diseases in horses.
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The temperature of a normal foal should be between ____.
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Urine was flowing from Tulip's umbilicus. This is referred to as _______.
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Study Notes
Horse Foot Posture
- Digitigrade animals have only their phalanges touching the ground; an example is a cat.
Taxonomy of Equids
- There is no unified taxonomic scheme for classifying horses and other equids.
Geological Epochs
- The Miocene epoch lasted from 24 million to 5 million years ago.
- The Eocene epoch was marked by low sea levels and the emergence of modern mammals.
Early Horses
- Hyracotherium, an early horse, had primate-like teeth and three toes on its hind feet, living in both the Old and New Worlds.
Domestication of Horses
- Horses are believed to have been first domesticated in Kazakhstan.
Horse Population and Use in the US
- The peak use of horses and mules in the US occurred around 1915-1920.
- There are an estimated 9-10 million horses in the US.
Equestrian Events
- Open Jumping Event involves riders jumping large hurdles without form assessment.
- Thoroughbred racing is popular across much of the US.
Horse Breeds
- A hot blood horse example is the Moroccan Barb.
- The Barb, favored by Berber horsemen, is a founding breed of the horse population.
- Jutland breed from Denmark is known for being docile and a tireless worker.
Horse Anatomy
- Key structures include:
- Chestnut: crusty part on the inside of the leg.
- Gaskin: muscle between the hock and stifle.
- Hock: joint between tarsal bone and tibia.
- Poll: top of the head.
- Most horses possess 18 ribs, 6 lumbar bones, and 18 tail vertebrae.
Ultrasonography
- Most ultrasounds utilize a 2-5 mega hertz transducer.
- Transducer imaging is typically not taken with the orientation marker in the ventral position.
- A higher amount of sound wave reflection results in a whiter image on the screen.
- Hyperechoic material produces echoes of higher density compared to surrounding tissue.
Vaccination and Foal Care
- Horses generally show a positive response to vaccines within several weeks.
- Strangles is a disease where vaccines help but do not guarantee prevention.
- Core vaccines include Eastern and Western Encephalomyelitis, Tetanus, Rabies, and West Nile Virus.
- Newborn foals should consume adequate colostrum for disease protection, and mares need boosters 4-6 weeks before foaling.
- Some vaccines can prevent fatal diseases, while others may only aid in prevention.
- A normal foal's temperature ranges from 99-102°F.
- Urine flow from a foal's umbilicus is termed patent urachus.
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Test your knowledge about the fascinating evolution, taxonomy, and domestication of horses. This quiz covers early horse history, geological epochs, and their significant role in human society, especially in the US. Explore various equestrian events and horse breeds as well.
