Horses (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Quizzes
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How long can horses typically live?
How long can horses typically live?
25-30 years
What is the daily feeding guideline per 100kg of horse bodyweight?
What is the daily feeding guideline per 100kg of horse bodyweight?
1-2kg
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 5 years old have dental checks?
How often should horses under 5 years old have dental checks?
Every 3-6 months
How frequently are most worming treatments required for horses?
How frequently are most worming treatments required for horses?
Every 6-8 weeks
What are common causes of laminitis in horses?
What are common causes of laminitis in horses?
Obesity and rich grass/grain
Which is a warning sign of colic in horses?
Which is a warning sign of colic in horses?
Lying down and rolling repeatedly
What should be done with stallions not intended for breeding?
What should be done with stallions not intended for breeding?
Geld (castrate) them
What is the minimum body condition score a horse should maintain?
What is the minimum body condition score a horse should maintain?
Score of 2
Ireland is one of the top three Thoroughbred producers globally alongside which two countries?
Ireland is one of the top three Thoroughbred producers globally alongside which two countries?
USA and Australia
Approximately how much does the Irish equine sector contribute annually to the Irish economy?
Approximately how much does the Irish equine sector contribute annually to the Irish economy?
€2 billion
What type of digestive system do horses have?
What type of digestive system do horses have?
Hindgut fermenter
What health problem do long gaps without forage cause in horses?
What health problem do long gaps without forage cause in horses?
Gastric ulcers
Which toxic compound does ragwort contain that causes irreversible liver damage?
Which toxic compound does ragwort contain that causes irreversible liver damage?
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids
Under which Act is ragwort control a legal requirement for landowners in Ireland?
Under which Act is ragwort control a legal requirement for landowners in Ireland?
Noxious Weeds Act 1936
Why is mixed grazing of horses with cattle or sheep beneficial for parasite control?
Why is mixed grazing of horses with cattle or sheep beneficial for parasite control?
Breaks parasite life-cycles
What modern diagnostic tool is used 2-4 times yearly to identify horses needing worm treatment?
What modern diagnostic tool is used 2-4 times yearly to identify horses needing worm treatment?
Faecal Egg Count (FEC)
By what age must every horse in Ireland and the EU have an equine passport?
By what age must every horse in Ireland and the EU have an equine passport?
6 months or Dec 31 of birth year
Which notifiable equine disease has no cure or vaccine and results in euthanasia?
Which notifiable equine disease has no cure or vaccine and results in euthanasia?
Equine Infectious Anaemia (EIA)