Term
| What are some common causes of respiratory disorders |
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Definition
Infectious agents
Airborne dust
Noxious |
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Term
| What effects do the 3 causes of respiratory disorders have on the body? |
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Definition
-irritate airways
-increase mucus production
-weakens defense mechanisms |
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Term
| When/where are respiratory irritants most common? |
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Definition
closer to ground level
when the stall is being mucked |
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Term
| What can you do to maximize air quality? |
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Definition
long turnout
quality bedding
quality forage
ventilation |
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Term
| What are some important ventilation considerations? |
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Definition
provide fresh air
control moisture build up
control temperature changes
move air enough to disperse/dilute airborne disease organisms |
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Term
| What produces more waste, straw or shavings? |
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Definition
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Term
| What bedding is dustier, straw or shavings? |
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Definition
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Term
| How much waste on average does a horse produce? |
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Definition
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