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Encyclopedia of Veterinary Terms
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quadrivalent
A group of four associated chromosomes
quadruped
An animal having four feet
qualitative traits
Traits that are controlled by a small number of genes, like horns, coat color, etc.
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
quarantine
a condition in which an animal must be controlled in some manner in order to prevent a disease from spreading
quarter boot
A piece of leather that goes around the front foot of a horse to prevent striking with the hind foot
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
quarter crack
A split in the hoof wall of a horse du e to improper shoeing or trimming.
quarters
The various parts of the horse above the legs, like the hips
quaternary
Fourth in sequence or order
queening
Giving birth to young kittens
quidding
A medical condition; horses drop food out of their mouths while eating
quittor
A medical condition in which the coronet becomes festered
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