Equine study guide

Question 1

horse gestation

Answer 1

336 days

Question 2

horse vision

Answer 2

monocular and binocular
blind spots: directly in front of and behind the horse

Question 3

what is another name for laminitis or founder?

Answer 3

coffin bone (P3) rotation

Question 4

causes of laminitis

Answer 4

Cushing’s disease or grass founder (most common)

Question 5

heart rates

Answer 5

adults: 35-45 bpm
foals: 70-90 bpm