Equine Health Information
Equine Normals*
Temp = 99.5-100.5 degrees
Pulse = 32-36 Beats/Min
Respiration = 10-12 Breaths/Min
*These "normals" vary with different breeds, circumstances and
environments
When to Call a Vet
High
Fever
Severe Swelling
Excessive Respiratory effort
Serious
Lacerations (Wounds)
Significant Bleeding
Colic
Acute/Non-Weight
Bearing Lameness
Ocular Trauma (Eye Injuries)
Neurologic
Signs (head pressing, stumbling, circling, extremely weak, etc.)
Excessive
Diarrhea
Difficulty swallowing
Additional
Links:
Adult Vaccination Recommendations
Foal Vaccination Recommendations
Guide for Parasite Control