Normal Physiological Parameters for Horses

These cards are about what the normal vital signs for horses are supposed to be.

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Front Back
Rectal Temperature
98-100.5 F
Rectal Temperature (Working)
101-103 F
Heart Rate (resting)
32-44 beats per minute
Respiratory rate (resting)
12-24 breaths per minute
Mucous Membrane color
Pink
Capillary Refill Time
2 Seconds
Jugular refill time
2-3 seconds
Bowel movements
8-12 piles per day
Borborygmi (intestinal noise, each quadrant)
2 per minute
Water intake
5-20 gallons per day
Urine output
1 1/2-8 liters per day