Equine Vital Signs Flashcards
1
Q
What is the normal temperature range for an adult horse?
A
99-101 F or 37.2-38.3 C
2
Q
What is the normal temperature Range for a newborn horse?
A
99.5-102.1 F or 37.5-38.9 C
3
Q
What is the normal pulse rate for an adult horse?
A
28-44 bpm
4
Q
What is the normal pulse range for a newborn horse?
A
80-100 bpm
5
Q
What is the normal respiration rate of an adult horse?
A
10-24 breaths per minute
6
Q
What is the normal respiration rate of a newborn horse?
A
20-40 breaths per minute
7
Q
What color should the mucous membranes be
A
Moist and healthy pink color
8
Q
What is the normal capillary refill time of a horse
A
2 seconds or less
9
Q
Nasal discharge in a horse could indicate what?
A
A respiratory or infectious disease
10
Q
A bounding digital pulse could indicate….
A
The horse might have laminitis
