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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.
A rectal temperature is usually 0.9Â° F (0.5Â° C) higher than an oral temperature, and axillary and tympanic temperatures are usually 0.9Â° F (0.5Â° C) lower than an oral temperature. Agency policy usually specifies whether to document a temperature reading in degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius.o measure rectal temperature, wear gloves, cover the red-tipped probe with a disposable plastic sheath, and lubricate the probe cover before inserting it into the patientâs rectum. For an adult, insert the probe approximately 1 to 1Â½ inches (2.5 to 3.5 centimeters) into the rectum and in the direction of the umbilicus.