CHA CHA Horse Health & Veterinary Care

Question 1

What is the normal resting heart rate range for a healthy adult horse?

Accepted Answer

28–44 beats per minute

Answer

A healthy adult horse has a resting heart rate of 28–44 beats per minute, which can be measured at the submandibular artery.

Question 2

Which vaccination is required annually for horses in most US states to protect against a neurological disease spread by mosquitoes?

Accepted Answer

Eastern/Western Equine Encephalomyelitis

Answer

Eastern/Western Equine Encephalomyelitis (EEE/WEE) vaccines are required annually in most US states because the disease is mosquito-borne and often fatal.

Question 3

What is the normal rectal temperature range for a healthy adult horse?

Accepted Answer

99–101°F

Answer

A healthy adult horse's normal rectal temperature ranges from 99–101°F (37.2–38.3°C).

Question 4

What term describes the condition where a horse's intestines become displaced or twisted, requiring emergency surgery?

Accepted Answer

Colic

Answer

Colic is the general term for abdominal pain in horses, and severe forms such as displacement or volvulus require emergency surgical intervention.

Question 5

How often should a horse's hooves be trimmed or shod by a farrier?

Accepted Answer

Every 6–8 weeks

Answer

Horses typically need farrier care every 6–8 weeks as hooves grow approximately 1/4 to 3/8 inch per month.

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