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Equine Management
ASI exam 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Horse scientific name | Equus caballus |
| Donkey scientific name | Equus asinus |
| Horse chromosomes | 64 |
| Donkey chromosomes | 62 |
| Female horse X male donkey | Mule |
| Female donkey X Male horse | Hinny |
| Mule/Hinny Chromosomes | 63 (causes sterility) |
| US horse population | 6.6 Million (decreasing) |
| Top states | 1) Texas 2) California 3) Florida 4) Ohio 5) Oklahoma 6) Kentucky |
| Kansas rank in horse population | 23rd |
| Industry Sectors | Racing Recreation Competition Work Assisted services Rescues/Sanctuaries |
| Recreation | Trail riding #1 in number of horses |
| Top 5 breeds | 1) quarter horse 2) Thoroughbred 3) Paint 4) Standardbred 5) Arabian |
| Breed classes | Light Heavy/draft Pony/mini Warmblood |
| Warmblood | LightXdraft |
| Thoroughbred breeding | Must Use live cover to register |
| Arabian | Original breed |
| Pony classification | < 14.2 hands tall |
| Mini classification | 34 inches tall |
| Hand | 4 inches |
| Body temperature | 100°F |
| Puberty | 12-18 months |
| Gestation length | 336 days (11 months) |
| Weaning age | 4-6 months |
| Age at first breeding | 2-3 years |
| Estrus Cycle | Long day breeders (April-June) |
| Estrous Cycle length | 21 days Heat: 5-7 days |
| Ovulation pos+ foaling | 9 days |
| Universal Birthdate | January 1st |