ANS150: Equine Health and Disease Management (100% Errorless Solutions)

What are health observations of a healthy horse? correct answers - shiny coat and tail -alert - body score ~5 -good posture - no discharge from eyes and ears List the clinical signs and TPR of a horse with a non-infectious disease: - Heart rate - Respiration -Temperature - Behavior correct answers -Heart rate: 80bpm (elevated) - Respiration: 36 breaths/min -Temperature: 101 F - Behavior: rolling, pawing, sweating What are the 5 freedoms? correct answers 1. Freedom to express normal behavior 2. Freedom from hunger and thirst 3. Freedom from physical discomfort 4. Freedom from pain and distress 5. Freedom from injury and disease What is included in the freedom to express normal behavior for horses? correct answers Grooming, avoid mental suffering What is included in the freedom from hunger and thirst for horses? correct answers nutrition and fresh water (obese/ thin is unhealthy) What is included in the freedom from physical discomfort for horses? correct answers Providing shelter or appropriate environment What is included in the freedom from pain and distress? correct answers Living alone vs with a buddy-- horses are gregarious / group living animal living with a chronic condition vs not What is included in the freedom from injury and disease for horses? correct answers vaccinations, dental and hoof care - imp to manage horses from getting infectious and non-infectious diseases List Normal behavior/demeanor for a horse correct answers - Normal Vital Signs - Eating (horses eat a lot) -Not standing alone