Equine health

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    Roxie

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    • 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