Webquest 3

A) About horses:

1. What are the  5 most common pathologies of horses? Mention them and give a little description too.
-1. Colic: Acute gastrointestinal distress which can be caused by anything from impaction in the intestines to a stomach ache from eating too much or too fast.
-2. Laminitis: A disease of the hoof that inflames the digital laminae making it difficult for the horse to walk without pain.
-3. Founder: Founder is not so much one disease but rather a complication of a disease allowed to go without treatment for a long time. Most horses with Founder are also neglected.
-4. EPM:  Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis is found most commonly in the southern states and is a protozoal disease that causes neurological problems.
-5. Equine Influenza:  Horse flu, similar to human flu.


2. Publish a picture of the horse's digestive system (with names)

3. Publish a picture of the horse's external anatomy  (with names)

B) Choose one of these farm animals:  duck, cow or rabbit.

1. Choose a good website that refers to your animal. Explain why you like the website. (40 words)

http://rabbit.org/

This is a great website because explain all about rabbits, has a forum where lovers of rabbits speak and learn with specialist. The website has a pictures and a list of veterinarians in the U.S. (separated by states) and the rest of the world.

2. Find a good picture showing (with names) the animal's external anatomy.