ANS 3216 Lecture Notes - Lecture 39: Capillary Refill, Effects Of High Altitude On Humans, Conjunctiva
20 Jan 2016
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Horses must be observed at regular intervals: once daily at a minimum, this way you know what the horse"s normal behavior is so you will be able to recognize abnormal behavior. Certain vital signs should be checked for horses that appear to be sick, including: temperature, heart rate, respiration, gut sounds, mucosal color, skin pliability. In addition to abnormal vitals, the following should also be observed: feces, urine, appetite, depression, nasal discharge, coughing, swelling, behavioral changes. Temperature: normal temperature: 100o f or 38o c. Heart rate: varies with the age of the horse. Normal, mature horses: 28 40 beats per minute. Newborn foals: 80 120 beats per minute. Foals: 60 80 beats per minute. Yearlings: 40 60 beats per minute: to determine the pulse, press your fingers against an artery. For best results, the horse should be calm, rested, and. Count the pulse for thirty seconds and multiply by two.
