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Pulse
Respiration
+ Heart rate of
60 beats per minute
+ Temperature of
104.0 °F
Will make it an
emergency rather than a
regular consult !!!!
Another Scenario…
Horse quiet but doing
relatively normal
Thermometer
Stethoscope
Watch
The Power of Observation…
The Power of Observation…
What to Watch For ?
Valuable information can be obtained just by observing
posture, attitude and the environment
Normal appetite
Etc.
For example…
Did the horse eat or drink last night?
How many piles of manure where passed?
Is the pain mild (Flank watching?) or…
Is the pain severe (Sings of pacing, rolling in the
stall?)
Foals:
1-2-3 Rule
Questions?