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Veterinary Dictionary Starting with Q

quadrivalent

A group of four associated chromosomes

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quadruped

An animal having four feet

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qualitative traits

Traits that are controlled by a small number of genes, like horns, coat color, etc.

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quantitative traits

Traits that are not readily apparent and have to be measured in order to determine, like the rate of growth or the quality of the carcass

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quarantine

a condition in which an animal must be controlled in some manner in order to prevent a disease from spreading

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quarter boot

A piece of leather that goes around the front foot of a horse to prevent striking with the hind foot

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quarter clip

A clip that is placed on the horse shoe to prevent slippage; goes on the outside or inside of the quarters on the shoe

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quarter crack

A split in the hoof wall of a horse du e to improper shoeing or trimming.

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quarters

The various parts of the horse above the legs, like the hips

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quaternary

Fourth in sequence or order

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Queen

A female cat used for breeding.

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Queening

In cats, the act of giving birth.

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quidding

A medical condition; horses drop food out of their mouths while eating

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quittor

A medical condition in which the coronet becomes festered

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