Equine health

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Roxie

Cards (15)

  • Why are health checks important?
    To be able to notice changes
    New horses on the yard
    Monitor changes
    Keep a treatment record
    Selling a horse
    Vet treatments and investigations
    Promote horse welfare
  • 3 signs of health
    Physical
    Clinical
    Behavioural
  • Physical signs
    No discharge
    Coat condition
    Bright and clear eyes
    Healthy apatite
  • Clinical signs
    Temperature
    Pulse
    Respiration
  • Behavioural signs
    Bucking
    Rearing
    Biting
    Kicking
  • No discharge
    Eyes
    Nose
    Mouth
    Dock
  • Coat condition
    Clear
    Shiney
    Free from rash and lumps
    Not flakey
    Changes with the seasons
    Skin pinch test
  • Dropping and urine

    Round solid ball shape
    8 - 12 in 24 hours
    Brown / green colour
    Consistent
    Not strong smelling
    Clear yellow
    3 times a day
  • Appetite and water intake
    Grazing behaviour
    Interested in food
    30 - 50 liters per day
  • Stance and movement
    Weight on all 4 legs
    No Lameness
    Supple through the back
    No rearing/ bucking
  • Behaviour and expression

    Showing normal behaviour
    No stereotypical behaviours
    Rearing, bucking, napping
    Alert
    Interested in surroundings
  • Gums
    Salmon pink - good hydration
    Pale colour - stress and dehydration
    Red colour - sign of infection
    Capillary refil test - 1-2 seconds
  • Limbs and feet
    Clean limbs
    Foot in good condition
    Shoes
    Barefoot
    No digital pulse
  • Body and weight condition
    Body scoring
    Weight
  • What does TPR stand for
    Temperature
    Pulse
    Respiration