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Normal rectal temperature for the horse ranges between 99.5Â° and 101.5Â°F, with 100Â°F the average. Environmental temperature extremes, exercise, and excitement may change an individual horseâs body temperature slightly, but body temperature usually remains within the normal range during these conditions.bove-normal rectal temperatures in horses may Large animal veterinary thermometer with string and hair clip attached indicate disease, overheating, or colic. Extremely high temperatures can lead to convulsions or death. A below-normal rectal temperature may indicate shock, chilling, or a critically ill animal.
The normal temperature of a horse is 100.5Â° F. The temperature can vary slightly up or down by half a degree during the day, and between individuals. Foals have a slightly higher temperature than adult horses; for them, up to 101.5Â° F can be considered normal.Taking the temperature is often the only way of telling that a horse is ill, particularly when it is incubating an infection.Fevers and below normal temperature (as from shock) require prompt veterinary attention. You should contact a veterinarian if a horse's temperature is above 101.5Â° F, or below 100Â° F.efore proceeding, the thermometer must be shaken vigorously to ensure that the mercury level starts below 100Â° F. It should then be lubricated (with petroleum jelly or saliva), inserted into the horseâs rectum and held there for one minute.