Horse TPR Flashcards
1
Q
what is the average rectal temperature of an adult horse?
A
99-101 degrees F
2
Q
what is the average rectal temperature of a foal or newborn horse?
A
99.5-102.1 degrees F
3
Q
what factors can affect the rectal temperature of a horse (both adult and foal) (4)
A
- exercise
- blanketing
- air temperature
- user error
4
Q
what is the average pulse or heart rate of an adult horse?
A
28-44 beats per minute
5
Q
what is the average pulse or heart rate of a foal or newborn horse?
A
80-100bpm
6
Q
what factors can affect the heartrate of a horse (any age) (4)
A
- exercise
- excitement
- size and age of horse
- counting error (easy to double count because horses have slow heart beats)
7
Q
what is the average respiratory rate of an adult horse?
A
10-24 breaths per minute
8
Q
what is the average respiratory rate of a foal or newborn horse?
A
20-40 breaths per minute
9
Q
what factors can affect the respiratory rate of a horse of any age? (3)
A
- excitement
- exercise
- size and age of horse
