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behavior, restraint, physical exams, lameness exam

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What sense is a horses primary detector of danger?   show
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show 60% - 70%, Monocular  
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show detect sound, locate sounds, determine source of sound  
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Why is It important to remember that horses have very sensitive tactile senses?   show
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show flehmen response is the act of curling the upper lip up towards the nose, often covering the nasal passages  
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Why do horses perform the flehmen response?   show
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show Forward set ears indicate that a horse are alert and interested in their surroundings  
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show It is listening to whatever may be going on behind it  
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what does it mean when a horses ears are pinned back against the head?   show
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show this is how a horses ears set when they are in a state of relaxation  
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What does it mean if a horses tail swivels rapidly??   show
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What does it mean if a horses legs are splayed?   show
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What can it mean when a horse is pawing at the ground? What about stomping?   show
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show kicking forward, indicates aggression  
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What does it mean when a horse has droopy lips?   show
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Why do foals make a clacking noise/   show
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What does a tensed mouth indicate in horses?   show
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What does it mean when the horses mouth is gaping open and the teeth are visible?   show
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What does it mean when the horse holds its head elevated? Down?   show
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What is a horses kick zone??   show
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Name 4 aggressive horse behaviors :-/   show
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What does it mean if the horse holds it lowered and shakes it from side to side?   show
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show controlling movement  
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show on the same side of the horse as the veterinarian or technician  
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What is the proper way to approach a horse?   show
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show withers, from there you can proceed to gently stroke the face  
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show Blind spot  
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show 15 feet behind the horse OR so close to the body that your body is touching them  
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What are the different options available for restraining horses?   show
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show hand twitch, mechanical twitch  
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What is the main means to restrain a horse?   show
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show foals, because they have not been trained to it yet so they can be injured  
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show Over the muzzle to the bridge of the nose, secure buckle strap over the poll behind the ears, lastly, buckle on the left side  
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How is the lead rope attached and then held?   show
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What is a stock?   show
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How can foals be handles?   show
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show NEVER use for restraint & leading. Older foals can have a lead rope attached to the halter, NEVER pull the rope as foals will resisit the pull, potentially causing injury  
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show provide extra control, DO NOT yank instead use a quick light snap  
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What are the different positions a stud chain/ lead shank can be placed?   show
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are there any dangers to worry about when using a stud chain?   show
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show it s located over sensitive tissues and applies contstant light pressure  
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show grasp the skin in front of the shoulder blade, roll, hold, and squeeze. If extra attention is needed from the horse (possibly because the single hand method has not been as effective as it could have been) two hands may be used  
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show grasp the base of the ear (not the tip) the ear is then squeezed and rotated  
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show a foreleg may help fidgety horse stand still, always life the leg on the same side of procedure being performed, Make sure to hold the leg with both hands, you can also rest the leg on your knee if you knee onto one knee  
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show rectal palpation, or obstetric procedures  
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When doing a tail tie you only tie the tail to what?   show
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How would you restrain a horse in lateral recumbency?   show
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When restraining a down horse what are some considerations that you need to remember?   show
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show When physical restraint is inadequate, often used for diagnostic and monitoring procedures.  
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show keeping the handler and horse safe, standing chemical restraint is less time consuming than general anesthesia. eliminates induction and recovery time  
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What is the purpose of a physical examination?   show
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During a pre-purchase exam the vet acts in the best interest of who?   show
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How thorough an insurance exam is dicated by what?   show
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Always begin the physical exam with what?   show
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show the exam should be focused on the herd rather than the individual  
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show Are any other animals affected? What is the condition of the pasture, how is food/water distributed,other feeding practices are all animals up to date on vaccines? Has there been toxin exposure, any new animals or environmental stressors  
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Where is the extra length of lead rope held?   show
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What is a twitched used for?   show
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Which twitch is used as a last resort?   show
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show Because you can damage the ear and the owners do not like it  
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Where on the tail do you tie it?   show
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What is important to remember about restraining a horse in lateral recumbency?   show
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show Standing  
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Why is standing chemical restraint used?   show
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What is the Purpose of the PE?   show
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show Veterinarian  
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Owners may attempt to do what before calling the vet?   show
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Is open mouth breathing normal for horses?   show
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show History, Visual Observation, RR, Lung Auscultation, Pulse Rate, Heart Auscultation, Temp  
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What is the most difficult artery to get a pulse from?   show
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show Facial Artery  
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show The left  
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Why should you listen to both side of the heart?   show
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Why is it important to visually observe the horse from a distance?   show
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When taking respiratory rate what should you pay attention to?   show
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show When both abdominal and costal muscles are similarly sharing in respiratory movements.  
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show Yes  
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show Listen to several areas for several breaths on both sides.  
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Are pulse rate and heart rate the same thing?   show
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show Facial, transverse facial, coccygeal, dorsal, lateral & medial digital, & Carotoid  
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Where do we normally take temperature on a horse?   show
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What is it important to remember when taking a temp on a horse?   show
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How do you take a temp on a horse - list the steps   show
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