heath and diseases

Question 1

How is rabies transmitted?

Answer 1

from a bite or wound from an infected animal

Question 2

what disease could most likely follow the infection of a deep puncture wound?

Answer 2

tetanus

Question 3

how often should horses be immunized for tetanus, eastern & western encephalomyelitis & flu?

Answer 3

annually

Question 4

what system of the horse does sleeping sickness affect?

Answer 4

nervous system

Question 5

name one of the common features of influenza ?

Answer 5

rapid spread of infection, frequent dry cough

Question 6

how does influenza spread rapidly through a group of horses?

Answer 6

through air by coughing, contaminated surfaces

Question 7

what system of the horse does tetanus affect?

Answer 7

central nervous

Question 8

what is the best way to control bleeding of a leg wound?

Answer 8

apply a pressure bandage [HIH440-2]

Question 9

who is trained & skilled in the treating of diseases &injuries of animals?

Answer 9

veterinarian

Question 10

what is the best way to prevent dehydration?

Answer 10

adequate water intake BEG/HIH

Question 11

what is the step to a disease prevention plan?

Answer 11

consult veterinarian [HS46]

Question 12

what are the condition of a horse who is healthy, active & vigorous?

Answer 12

thrifty [HH9]

Question 13

what is TPR?

Answer 13

temperature, pulse, respiration [HIH425-1]

Question 14

what is the normal pulse rate of an average-sized horse?

Answer 14

45-60 beats per min. [HIH425-1]

Question 15

what is the normal temperature of a horse?

Answer 15

accept an y between 99 &101.5 [HIH-425-1/440-6/410-1]

Question 16

what is the normal respiration rate of an average-sized horse?

Answer 16

8-16 breaths per min. [HIH4251]