what should a horses tempreture be?

Answer 1

The normal temperature is from 99 to 101.5. This does depend on the animal, however. For example if your horse seems perfectly healthy and he is 102, no big deal.


P.S. I'm talking Fahrenheit

Answer 2

Generally, the range is 99 to 101.7 degrees, and the temperature will vary considerably in different horses depending on the animal's age ( temps are always higher in the very old or very young horse) the weather ( higher temps are common in very hot, humid weather) and whether or not it has recently worked or exercised. Anything over about 102 degrees is considered to be a fever in most horses; however, there are always exceptions to this. There is also such a thing as a subnormal fever, where a horse that has a lower body temperature normally will suddenly have a higher or "normal" temp that is actually a fever in that particular animal. High temperature is usually a sign of illness- though it can also be due to such things as heat or sunstroke. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

For a normal adult horse, doing absolutely nothing, on a cool day, the normal temp should be 99.5 - 100.5 (foals run a little hotter, they can be up to 102 normally) Anything over that is considered elevated BUT if a horse has just exercised, has been out in a sunny pasture, or its just really really hot in the barn a temp of up to 102 can be normal. Some endurance/eventing horses can get to 105 without having any issues but these are very fit horses and are cooled off expertly after their event. With some exceptions, a temp over 102.5 should be treated/seen by a vet.

If you are worried about your horses temp being higher than normal, use other signs to help you know what may be problematic. The easiest one is if your horse isn't eating, or is just picking at hay but not grain (but not acting colicky) - his temp is too high and he probably needs vet care. Other things to watch for include lethargy, excessive/abnormal sweating, any other abnormal behavior, or any signs of illness that may be causing a fever - call the vet if you're not sure.

Answer 4

Their average temperature is supposed to be 102 degrees F really high I know but thats true! I read horse books all the time!

Answer 5

I always remeber it as being two degrees higher than humans. Making it 100, but it is not considered elevated until it gets above 102.

Answer 6

The normal temperature for a horse is 99.5 to 101.4 degrees F

Answer 7

102 degrees is normal but it can vary alittle from horse to horse.

Answer 8

I was always told that it was 101.2 degrees Fertenhite so yea.

Answer 9

45-47 for "rare"

50-52ºC for "medium rare"

60ºC for "medium"

70-85ºC for "well-done"