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Quiz about Common Horse Diseases and Health

Common Horse Diseases and Health Quiz

This little quiz is all about the common diseases horse owners and vets face everywhere. There are also some questions on proper health care routines. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by super_hot_girl. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
super_hot_girl

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
213,867

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
4675

Last 3 plays: Guest 204 (6/10), Guest 64 (5/10), Guest 86 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. You are out to the paddock to feed your horse his morning meal. You notice that he is kicking his belly and rolling in discomfort. These are signs that your horse has what? Hint

strangles

colic

hives

parasites

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which is the correct name for the procedure done by the vet to file the horse's teeth down? Hint

floating

gritting

filing

scraping

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Question 3 of 10

3. Choke is an impaction of the horse's trachea, or windpipe.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. A snotty discharge from the nose is an indication that the horse probably has what disease? Hint

colic

bloat

parasites

strangles

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Question 5 of 10

5. There are inhalers for horses with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which is a breathing difficulty.

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which worm causes large areas of irritation around the hindquarters? Hint

roundworm

pinworm

redworm

threadworm

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Question 7 of 10

7. To reduce risk of worms, it is good to have other animals, such as sheep and goats, grazing in the same areas as horses. What is this called? Hint

mixed grazing

cluster grazing

parasitic reduction

this doesn't aid in reduction of parasites

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the first standard procedure used to test a horse for lameness called? Hint

leg inspection

gait inspection

trotting up

hoof inspection

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Question 9 of 10

9. Septic arthritis is most common in older animals.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Ear plaques, white raised areas on the inner surface of the horse's ear, are highly dangerous and cause much discomfort.

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. You are out to the paddock to feed your horse his morning meal. You notice that he is kicking his belly and rolling in discomfort. These are signs that your horse has what?

Answer: colic

There are two kinds of colic: spasmatic, which is caused by the muscle wall of the intestine going into a spasm, and impactive, which is caused by constipation. Colic can be treated.

2. Which is the correct name for the procedure done by the vet to file the horse's teeth down?

Answer: floating

To prevent the horse from biting down during floating, a gag is used. It is a metal piece that fits in the mouth to keep it open at and angle that is convenient for the vet. It is secured with leather head straps.

3. Choke is an impaction of the horse's trachea, or windpipe.

Answer: False

Choke is actually the impaction of the esophagus, or gullet.

4. A snotty discharge from the nose is an indication that the horse probably has what disease?

Answer: strangles

Strangles is serious and highly contagious to other horses, so isolation and thorough disinfection of all tack and other equipment is required.

5. There are inhalers for horses with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which is a breathing difficulty.

Answer: Yes

Cromovet inhalers are available for old or frail horses with COPD that cannot be turned out. COPD is caused by the horse inhaling something it's allergic to. This reaction results in inflammation of the lungs.

6. Which worm causes large areas of irritation around the hindquarters?

Answer: pinworm

If pinworm is not taken care of quickly, the horse will rub the areas of irritation, causing painful sores to develop.

7. To reduce risk of worms, it is good to have other animals, such as sheep and goats, grazing in the same areas as horses. What is this called?

Answer: mixed grazing

Mixed grazing helps reduce parasite burdens in both species by breaking the life cycles of the parasites. You must be careful of which types of animals you put with your horses,though, as it may actually aid the spreading of the parasites. For instance, grazing horses and donkeys together increases the risk of lungworm transfer.

8. What is the first standard procedure used to test a horse for lameness called?

Answer: trotting up

Trotting a horse on a hard, flat surface while whatching the feet is an easy way to spot the horse limping or favouring a foot.

9. Septic arthritis is most common in older animals.

Answer: False

Septic arthritis is found in young horses, and is usually the result of infections. If it is not treated quickly, the joint may be badly damaged, and the horse may be lame for life.

10. Ear plaques, white raised areas on the inner surface of the horse's ear, are highly dangerous and cause much discomfort.

Answer: No

Ear plaques are best left undisturbed, as they do the horse no harm.

Source: Author super_hot_girl

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