Illness and First Aid Flashcards
what does the body condition score range from?
1-9
what areas do you check for good body condition?
ribs, behind shoulder, crease down back, along neck, and tailhead
horses should be what?
alert, inquisitive, and attentive
it is bad when a horse does what in a herd?
isolates
what are some signs of good health?
hair coat, hoof growth, and eyes
what is the normal rectal temperature of a horse?
99-101 F
what is the heart rate of mature horses?
28-40 beats per minute
what is the heart rate of newborn horses?
80-100 beats per minute
what is the heart rate of foals?
60-80 beats per minute
what is the heart rate of yearlings?
40-60 beats per minute
How do you determine pulse?
press fingers against artery
what is the respiration rate for a horse?
8-16 respirations per minute
what are two ways to determine respiration rate?
nostrils or flanks
is it bad for respirations to be greater than heart rate?
yes
how many gut sounds should you hear?
1-3 sounds per minute
what of gut sounds is usually more critical than excessive sounds?
absence
what areas of mucosal color (mucus membranes) do you look at to help determine healthiness?
gums, inside lips of vulva, nostrils, and conjunctiva in the eye
what in the skin’s pliability do we test for?
dehydration
what are some other things we look at or listen for to help determine a horse’s health?
appetite, weight loss, depression, nasal discharge, coughing, swelling, behavior
horses are prone to what?
injury
always keep what readily available?
first aid kit
what should a first aid kit include?
bandages, scissors, tranquilizers, tape and guaze
what should always be handy in case of an emergency?
Your vets number or if out of town the local vets number
