Horse Exam

Question 1

TPR

Answer 1

temp
heart/ pulse rate
respiratory rate

Question 2

temperature

Answer 2

normal adult horse: 99.5- 101.5

where: into rectum (stand touching butt on the side of the body)
- use digital rectal thermometer

Question 3

heart/ pulse rate

Answer 3

normal adult horse: 24-40 beats per minute (bpm)

where: behind front left shoulder
- use stethoscope

Question 4

respiratory rate

Answer 4

normal adult horse: 8-16 breaths per minute (bpm)

where: flank (towards back of lower stomach) or nostrils
- stand back and use eyes

Question 5

MM

Answer 5

mucous membrane color

Question 6

mucous membrane color

Answer 6

normal adult horse: feel slimy & light pink color

Question 7

CRT

Answer 7

capillary refill time

Question 8

capillary refill time

Answer 8

normal adult horse: refill in less than 2 sec

where: press gums and allow them to fill back up with color
- use finger

Question 9

gut sounds

Answer 9

normal adult horse:

where: top and bottom quarter of flank (top and bottom of back abdomen) on both L and R sides
- use stethoscope
- hear “tinkling” moving sounds