ANSC 107 2020 (Quizzes 1-14)

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Which of the following is a good approximation of the amount of water that a horse will drink each day?

1 gallon/100 lbs body weight/day

Match the following definitions with the correct terms.

1. An invertabrate that transports a parasite.- Vector 2. Any drug that is used to treat helminths in the intestines- Anthelminitic 3. The organism that is physically independent and does not rely on another for survival.- Host 4. A disease capable of being transmitted from animals to humans.- Zoonotic

Approximately how long is diestrus in the mare? (Choose the closest answer)

16 days

Using the dropdown boxes listed below, put the steps in the scientific method in order from the start (top) to the end (bottom). This list is based around a finding that the experimental hypothesis is true.

1st Ask a Question 2nd Observation 3rd Background Research 4th Construct Hypothesis 5th Test w/ Experiment 6th Analyze Results and Draw Conclusion 7th Report Results

Match the following equine heart rates with the age horse they generally correspond to:

36-40 bpm Mature 100 bpm Foal < 2 weeks 70 bpm Foal < 4 weeks 45-60 bpm Foal - 6-12 months 40-50 bpm Horse ~ 2 years

It takes approximately how much time for the fertilized equine embryo to reach the uterus?

5-6 days

Pennsylvania ranks th in the United States in terms of economic support by the horse industry. The Pennsylvania horse industry directly contributes $ billion and jobs to the state's economy.

6, 1.7, 43114

The 2017 survey by the American Horse Council estimates that there are approximately how many horses in the United States?

7.2 Million

If a hay that you buy is 92 % dry matter, what is the moisture % of that hay?

8

Which of the following represents the normal respiratory rate of a mature horse in breaths per minute?

8-16

You can reach Dr. Ed at the main horse barn phone number. What is that phone number?

814-863-0834

Select all of the following that represent research topics in which Dr. Staniar has been involved?

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Which of the following represents the area of equine research that Mrs. Andrea Kocher and Dr. Burt Staniar worked on together and published a paper on in 2013?

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Which of the following best represents the definition of the word "gait"?

A horse's way of going or the way of moving its legs during progression.

Which of the following is an important take home message in evaluating all indicators of health.

A significant change is often more important that a single snapshot in time.

Which of the following nutrients might impact the quality of the dietary protein?

Amino acid composition Lysine Threonine

Which of the following represents the best definition of a parasite?

An organism that survives at the expense of the host.

Which of the following equine team members has an office in 314 ASI and has significant responsibilities in youth extension?

Andrea Kocher

Check all of the following that may be signs of a parasite problem.

Anemia Edema Colic

Three of the five states listed below represent the 3 states with the highest equine "Total" inventory as estimated by the 2012 USDA Census. Use the dropdown boxes to order these as 1-3 with 1 being the state with the highest population. Label the two states that are not in the top 3 as either a top 10 state or bottom 10 state, representing where they stand in regard to equine population in 2012. Pennsylvania top 10 Oklahoma 3 Alaska bottom 10 Texas 1 California 2 Hint: You'll need to choose "Specialty" under Group. You'll need to choose "Equine Horses & Ponies - Inventory". Choose "Total" and State level data. This should give you 50 records that can be sorted.

Answer 1: top 10 Answer 2: 2 Answer 3: bottom 10 Answer 4: 1 Answer 5: 3

Use the dropdown lists following each picture to appropriately label them with the equine faculty or staff member shown.

Answer 1:Brian Egan Answer 2:Burt Staniar Answer 3:Chris Grant Answer 4:Ann Macrina Answer 5:Ed Jedrzejewski Answer 6:Andrea Kocher Answer 7:Danielle Smarsh

The horse is a non-ruminant herbivore , with the cecum , an important site of fermentation, at the junction of the small and large intestines.

Answer 1:non-ruminant Answer 2:herbivore Answer 3:cecum

Lymphocytes are an important part of the immune system. One of the important functions of the lymphocyte is to produce what?

Antibodies

Approximately how many years ago did humans domesticate the horse? (Please provide 1 number somewhere within the range described in the lecture this week.)

Between 6,000 and 9,000

Dr. Staniar's undergraduate degree is in which area listed below?

Biology

A method of identifying horses discussed in this week's reading is:

Branding

Which of the following are places online where you could find specific details about jobs or careers in the horse industry?

Bureau of Labor Statistics Industry Research Reports American Association of Equine Practioners

Which of the following equine faculty members did their undergraduate degree in Richmond, VA?

Burt Staniar

Which of the following was highlighted by Dr. Staniar as an excellent and under-appreciated networking tool?

Business Cards!

Most fermentation occurs in which two general regions of the equine gastrointestinal tract?

Cecum, colon

Most of gastrointestinal fermentation occurs in what two general regions of the equine GI tract? (Hint: Name them in the order in which they occur in the tract.)

Cecum, colon

Which of the following is not one of the nine body systems?

Cognitive

Which of the following are ways that you can identify a horse?

Color Natural Markings Acquired markings Size

After the drop/add period, all students in ANSC 107 should have been assigned to a group. Which of the following represents the root name of all those groups?

Discussion Leader Team

Mr. Chris Grant is the Assistant Farm Manager for which of the animal facilities on the Penn State campus?

Equine

Which of the following represent costs or responsibilities for the buyer?

Facility costs Feed costs Time Health care costs

Broodmares are placed under lights to extend the number of hours of light they get in a 24 hour period to prevent them from cycling until later in the spring.

False

Dapples are an excellent way to identify horses because they are a very consistent marking on particular horses from year to year.

False

In marketing your horse, focus on what the buyer wants. Any horse can be made to suit any use as long as you are a good salesman.

False

It is absolutely clear, based on all historical documents, that horses were little used in colonial New England.

False

Normal body temperature of the horse ranges from 99.5 to 101.5 degrees Celsius.

False

Parasite eggs are shed continually throughout the year, with very little change in the number of eggs shed in February versus July.

False

Pennsylvania does not contain any part of the Chesapeake Bay, and is therefore not considered an "official" part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

False

Small strongyles are not as much of a concern as large strongyles.

False

Structural deviations or poor conformation always leads to unsoundness and should be avoided at all cost.

False

Tapeworms are easily detected by the presence of their eggs in fecal samples.

False

The average gestation length of the horse is approximately 340 days with very little variability (generally +/- 5 days) around this average.

False

The dun color is more common when there is a greater Spanish influence in the Quarter Horse breed, and a dun will have no primitive marks.

False

The equine industry should not be considered a recreational industry because horses are mainly used for their ability to "work".

False

The horse industry is great for people who don't like working with other people and most enjoy just being around horses. Most of the careers have minimal human to human interaction.

False

The horse industry is relatively narrow in scope, resulting in a relatively low number of careers for people interested in working in this industry.

False

The larger body size of the horse provides more space for a larger GI tract so that the horse can browse on higher quality food.

False

The ration is everything that is consumed within a 48 hour period.

False

True or false: Equus originated in Asia a million years ago and migrated throughout the rest of the world.

False

Understanding the life cycle of a parasite is the least important piece of information when developing appropriate management strategies.

False

Unlike other industries, appearance and image are not that important in selling horses. Most horse owners and professionals understand that you just have to look like you've been cleaning stalls all day and accept this.

False

Using horses in warfare is seen as the earliest human/horse interaction.

False

When it is your Discussion Leader Team's turn to compose a discussion topic, you also have to comment on your own discussion for that module.

False

Place the top three dietary energy sources in the horse in order, with the first being the major source for most horses, and the third being the least common.

First Carbohydrates Second Fat Third Protein

Which of the following describe characteristics that could be considered as the "action" of a horse's gaits?

Flexion of the knees and hocks The length of stride The speed or rate of movement The height the horse lifts its feet from the ground

Which of the following common equine feed ingredients should act as the basis or foundation of any horse's diet?

Forage

Which of the following are industries that have a relatively close link with the equine industry?

Forage Animal Feed Recreation Insurance Legal Veterinary

Which of the following are vital signs that can be evaluated in horses?

Heart rate Respiratory rate Gut sounds Capillary refill time Body temperature

What 2 points below are important in the initial process of marketing a horse?

Honestly assess the product Define the product

Match the following parasites with their general type.

Horse fly- Ecto-parasite Round worm- Endo-parasite Small strongyle-Endo-parasite Bot larvae- Endo-parasite Tick- Ecto-parasite Horse follicle mite- Ecto-parasite

Which of the following is NOT true regarding equine parasites?

Horse owners should try to rid their horses of all worms. There are no parasites that affect both humans and horses. All equine parasites are a worm of some sort.

Horses spread across the western plains very quickly when they were re-introduced by settlers because:

Horses were well adapted to the nutrient environment of the western plains.

____________ is a hormone administered to stimulate a follicle to ovulate. This method is useful when a follicle reaches ovulatory size but does not ovulate within a reasonable period.

Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)

Which of the following are possible concerns that some people have associated with microchipping horses?

Inflammation associated w/ insertion Government tracking Management of a central database Tampering with the microchip

What does I.C.S.I. stand for?

Intra-Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection

Which of the following are characteristics of the "rack"?

It is characteristic of the Saddlebred and Tennessee Walking Horse A four beat energetic gait The hind foot does not overreach the front foot as in the running walk.

Dr. Ed Jedrzejewski is the Horse Unit Manager for Penn State and has helped extensively with a research and extension project on the topic of Equine Parasite Control.

Jedrzejewski, Equine Parasite Control

Some of your reading for this week was from the International Museum of the Horse. One piece that was very interesting discussed the training of chariot horses. The trainer's name was _______, and he used training _______(Hint: It is a training technique still used by athletic trainers today) to prepare his chariot horses.

Kikkuli, interval

Which of the following tasks MUST be completed in this class on a weekly basis?

Lecture comments, Discussion comments, Quizzes

Chestnuts are located on what parts of the horse's body?

Legs

Which of the following are important characteristic of structural correctness and conformation?

Length of neck Shoulder angle Hock angle

Match the following anatomical forms with their function in the horse.

Ligaments-Linking bone to bone Tendons-Linking muscle to bone Lungs-Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide exchange Cartilage-a low friction gliding surface Cecum & Colon-Fermentation of plant fiber

What are the two regions where it is thought that domestication, particularly more advanced techniques of working with the horse first developed?

Mesopotamia, China

Which of the following are things that should be considered when developing a marketing plan for a horse?

Method of sale Advertising campaign

Which of the following are important health concerns for horses due to their gastrointestinal anatomy?

Molds Toxins Poisons Colic

Match the following definitions on the left related to the technology we use in this class with the appropriate term on the right.

Must be done on a weekly basis and are related to the lecture- Lecture Comments The only group assignment of the semester. Each student will only create 1, but all students will comment on them for each module-Module Discussions Discussion Leader Teams can be found here- "CANVAS - People - Groups" We will be using this as our course management software-CANVAS

Match the following definitions with the term that best matches.

Not showing heat, and not receptive to the stallion. diestrus The natural 21-23 day reproductive cycle of the mare. estrous The structure in the ovaries that produces progesterone during diestrus. corpus luteum Showing heat, and receptive to the stallion. estrus

What is the appropriate location for oocyte injection into a recipient mare so that fertilization occurs?

Oviduct

Choose the answer below that describes the coat color of the horses pictured here.

Palamino and Sorrel

Which of the following describes the role of a hormone that has most of its influence on cells close to the origin of secretion.

Paracrine

Which of the following are potential alternative management strategies when trying to reduce parasite loads.

Pasture management Grooming management Manure management Biosecurity

Which of the following are important to consider in evaluating the environment and horses' health?

Pasture, barn, stalls, Overall property or land

Which of the following structures is on the horse's left side and back near their flank? (Hint: This is an internal structure, but if you could see through the horse, this is approximately where it would sit.)

Pelvic Flexure (Junction of the left ventral and dorsal colons)

Which of the following are resources available here at Penn State that could help you to find a career in the horse industry?

Penn State Career Services Faculty or Staff in the Department of Animal Science The Penn State Library Other students with an Equine Focus

Which of the following represent current equine organizations in the state of Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania Equine Council Pennsylvania Harness Horsemen's Association Pennsylvania Draft Horse and Mule Association

In terms of scientific classification, what order does the horse fall within?

Perissodactyla

What approach or technique listed here can be used most effectively to assess the soundness or usability of a horse being considered for purchase?

Pre-purchase exam

All assignments, except the Discussion Leader Team Assignment, are turned in by doing which of the following?

Replying to an assignment discussion forum

Which of the following best describes the annual reproductive cycle of the broodmare?

Seasonally polyestrous

Which of the following represent advantages of a private treaty sale?

Seller can be selective as to the buyer Seller sets the price Seller keeps 100% of the proceeds

Which of the following represent alternatives to buying a horse?

Share board Lease Shared ownership

The ____ pinch test is a way of evaluating ___ the status of the horse. In a healthy horse the skin will immediately snap back or return to a normal position.

Skin, Hydration

Juan de Onate was a _______ missionary. This group is thought to be mainly responsible for the re-introduction of ______ into the southwestern United States.

Spanish, horses

What term below best describes this marking?

Stocking

Which of the following are examples of newer and perhaps more reliable methods of equine identification discussed by Dr. Jedrzejewski? (Hint: This is not to say these are better than some of the other techniques mentioned)

Subcutaneous microchip, Chestnuts

Select all of the following that describe advantages that Ghengis Khan had over opposing tribes due to his masterful use of the horse.

Surprise Speed Retreat

Which of the following are clues that the horse is an accomplished herbivore?

The molars are made of materials with different hardness. The horse's incisors enable them to be selective grazers. The large jaw bones allowing for massive muscle attachments.

Match the following definitions with the correct term.

The uniformity of the foot fall pattern.-Cadence The speed with which the horse moves his legs.-Rhythm

Which of the following statements is true regarding the horse's teeth?

They are hypsodant type teeth. They continue to erupt in the horse's mouth for 7-10 years. They have changed considerably over the 60 million year evolutionary history of the horse.

Match the following directional term definitions with the appropriate terms.

Towards the direction of the back or posterior-Dorsal Towards the direction of the median plane or midline-Median Towards the direction of the lateral plane or the side.-Lateral Towards the head of the horse-Cranial Towards the tail of the horse-Caudal

Which of the following gaits is likely to be the most useful when looking for asymmetry or lameness?

Trot

At a time in the earth's history when much of the land mass was covered in grasslands there were many more species under the family Equidae than there are today.

True

Dietary protein is digested and not absorbed in the stomach, but is digested and absorbed in the small intestine.

True

Dr. Ann Macrina, is the coordinator of the equine science minor, and is the best resource for students who want to know which courses need to be completed for that minor.

True

Examples of nonstructural carbohydrates include starch, glucose, and sucrose.

True

Horses have played many roles in their relationship with humans. One lesser known role is as living motors for stationary farm equipment.

True

In regard to lecture and discussion comments, the terms comment and reply are analogous.

True

Mr. Brian Egan teaches ANSC 327 - Introductory Horse Production and Management.

True

The canter or lope is characterized by left and right leads.

True

The complete syllabus for this class can be printed in its entirety by going to the "Course Overview", clicking the "Print" and "Lesson" buttons.

True

The horse has a heart that is relatively large compared to its body size in comparison to other mammals, highlighting the great cardiovascular capability of this athlete.

True

The horse industry in Pennsylvania is diverse due to the geographic location relative to major urban centers on the East coast.

True

The horse population peaked in the early 1900's with between 20 to 25 million horses in the United States.

True

The urinary system is important for maintaining water and mineral balance and excreting the waste materials associated with metabolism.

True

There are a number of countries around the world where horse meat is consumed by people.

True

To be a successful candidate for any job it is important to have an understanding of your own strengths and weaknesses and how those apply to certain jobs.

True

True or False: Horses were able to repopulate the western plains because it was an environment to which they were well adapted.

True

United States military personnel used horses during the recent war in Afghanistan.

True

When body condition scoring a horse, it is important to use your hands as well as your eyes.

True

When you insert a picture into a comment or discussion, you can customize the height and width of that picture.

True

You should use multiple search terms when looking for horse related jobs or careers.

True

The due dates for lecture comments, discussion comments, assignments, quizzes and exams are readily available in multiple places in CANVAS.

True True, you can locate the due dates for these items in the calendar as well as the module view of CANVAS.

Which of the following are reasons that there may be inaccuracies or biases in some of the data sources discussed this week? These relate to why you should seek information from more than one source.

Varying definition of certain metrics, i.e. farm size, population size, economics. Direct data is not always available, requiring the use of algorithms to estimate numbers

A pre-purchase exam is preformed by the:

Veterinarian

Are the following gaits considered natural or artificial?

Walk natural Running walk artificial Canter natural Gallop natural Rack artificial Trot natural

Which of the following represents the role of the horse that has likely had the greatest impact on human culture?

Warfare

At the end of her article in Science, Ann Gibbons asks which of the following questions?

Will breeders use genetic information to breed healthier or faster horses?

Which of the following represent good ways for a student here at Penn State to prepare for a job in the horse industry?

Work at the Penn State Equine facilities. Pursue equine related internships. Attend equine related events and seminars on and off campus. Join equine related student organizations.

Which of the following should be considered components of the Equine Industry when assessing its impact?

Your Industry Pennsylvania Industry United States Industry World Industry

Horses can have different types of distinctive markings. Freeze brands, lip tattoos, and scars are types of ____ markings. Dapples, white markings, and whorls are types of _____ markings.

acquired, natural

Dystocia is:

any foaling problem that prevents delivery of the foal by the mare's efforts alone

Blood follows a cycle through different anatomical structures. Fill in the blanks below to complete the description of bloods route through the body. (Note: Use complete terms, not abbreviations as are seen on my slides.) Blood moves from the left ventricle into the and from this major artery the blood eventually reaches the . From these small vessels it moves through veins back to the venae and into the right . From here it moves into the ventricle and then into the artery that leads to the where carbon dioxide is released and oxygen taken up. Oxygenated blood then returns to the heart via the veins and empties into the left , and finally returns to the left

aorta, capillaries, cava, atrium, right, pulmonary, lungs, pulmonary, atrium, ventricle

There were two major equine skeletal problems discussed briefly in the anatomy lecture. The first occurs in the young growing horse and is a 3 word term. The second generally occurs in the older horse and human and is a one word term. Choose the described disorders below.

developmental orthopedic disease, osteoarthritis

In common name, the Coggins test is used to detect what disease?

equine infectious anemia

Which of the following represents the normal four-beat foot fall pattern of the walk.

right fore, left hind, left fore, right hind


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