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Vet 1010 Equine Safety
Vet 1010 Things to be alert on when working with Equine
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Veterinary Medicine
Undergraduate 1
02/14/2011

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Why would a horse become untrustworthy and unmanageable when handled by a RVT or DVM?
Definition
RVT or DVM may be unfamiliar or too familia and associated with pain
Term
Where should you never stand around a horse?
Definition
Directly in front or behind
Term
What should you do as your walking toward a horse?
Definition
Talk to it calmly.
Term
What's the best way to work on a horse?
Definition
In a pair
Term
What is more valuable than any animal or procedure?
Definition
Personal safety
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Where is the proper stance around a horse?
Definition
At their shoulder
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t/f You should wrap a lead rope around your hand.
Definition
FALSE
Term
t/f Always lead a horse from the left side.
Definition
TRUE
Term
Why should you lead a horse on the left side?
Definition
very few owners teach leading on the right
Term
t/f Should you leave a horse unattended in the stocks.
Definition
FALSE
Term
t/f Do not leave a tied horse unattended.
Definition
TRUE
Term
T/F Horses are neophobic.
Definition
TRUE
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What is neophibic?
Definition
afraid of new things
Term
What type of knot should you always use with a horse?
Definition
quick release knot
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What should you do before opening any doors?
Definition
Check the aisles for other animals or objects that may scare the horse
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T/F Leave all halters on animals in stalls.
Definition
FALSE
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T/F Do not walk stallions and mares in close proximity to each other.
Definition
TRUE-stallions will do anything to get to a Mare in heat.
Term
Name some restraints at the farm?
Definition
Halter placement, lead rope, pick up limbs, stock use, rubbing/playing with eyes,
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Name the four types of Twitches.
Definition
Hand, Skin, Ear, Chain/Rope
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What placement are Chain leads used?
Definition
over the nose, through the mouth, over the gums, under the chin
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If your using chemical restraint what should you watch for?
Definition
Founder, Colic
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