Horses (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Quizzes
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What is the typical lifespan of a horse?
What is the typical lifespan of a horse?
25-30 years
What is the general daily feeding guideline per 100kg of horse bodyweight?
What is the general daily feeding guideline per 100kg of horse bodyweight?
1-2kg of feed
How much water may a horse consume per day in hot weather?
How much water may a horse consume per day in hot weather?
25-45 litres
How often do horse hooves require trimming by a qualified farrier?
How often do horse hooves require trimming by a qualified farrier?
Every 6-8 weeks
How often should horses under five years old have dental checks?
How often should horses under five years old have dental checks?
Every 3-6 months
How frequently are most horse worming treatments required?
How frequently are most horse worming treatments required?
Every 6-8 weeks
What is a common cause of laminitis in horses?
What is a common cause of laminitis in horses?
Obesity
Which is a warning sign of colic in horses?
Which is a warning sign of colic in horses?
Kicking at the belly
Why do horses need companionship from other horses?
Why do horses need companionship from other horses?
They are social animals
Why should stallions be gelded unless intended for breeding?
Why should stallions be gelded unless intended for breeding?
They are challenging to manage
What is the annual economic contribution of the Irish equine sector?
What is the annual economic contribution of the Irish equine sector?
€2 billion
What type of digestive system do horses have?
What type of digestive system do horses have?
Hindgut fermenter
Which counties are the main centres of Ireland's Thoroughbred industry?
Which counties are the main centres of Ireland's Thoroughbred industry?
Kildare, Tipperary, Meath
What is the Irish Sport Horse a cross of?
What is the Irish Sport Horse a cross of?
Irish Draught × Thoroughbred
Under which Act is ragwort control a legal requirement for landowners?
Under which Act is ragwort control a legal requirement for landowners?
Noxious Weeds Act 1936
What is the modern evidence-based approach to equine parasite control?
What is the modern evidence-based approach to equine parasite control?
Faecal Egg Counts & targeted dosing
What health problems do large grain meals commonly cause in horses?
What health problems do large grain meals commonly cause in horses?
Colic and laminitis
By what age must every horse in Ireland have an equine passport?
By what age must every horse in Ireland have an equine passport?
6 months or Dec 31 of birth year
What is the typical capacity of a horse's stomach?
What is the typical capacity of a horse's stomach?
8-15 litres
Which equine disease is notifiable, viral, blood-borne and has no cure or vaccine?
Which equine disease is notifiable, viral, blood-borne and has no cure or vaccine?
Equine Infectious Anaemia (EIA)