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Observation
What you see. The starting point for addressing any equine health related issue is your observation.
YOU ARE OBSERVING
Z Test Record Observation 1
Summary
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Code Red
Call Your Vet Immediately, Even Outside Business Hours- If the results of the Whole Horse Exam (WHE) indicate fever (Temp>101F/38.3C), or heart rate greater than 48 BPM that persists an hour after recovery from exercise.
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Code Orange
Call Your Vet at Their First Available Office Hours
your role
your vet's role
Questions Your Vet Might Ask:
- Does the bleeding appear to be from deep inside the ear?
- Does the behavior improve during the period of bute administration?
- Does the area feel soft or firm?
- Does the "skin pinch on the shoulder" test look normal?
- Does static flexion of the limb hurt?
- Does it feel like it contains fluid?
- Does the area feel soft or firm?
- Does static flexion of the limb hurt?
- Do you notice any signs of abdominal pain (colic)?
- Does the eye look normal otherwise?
- Do you notice signs of abdominal pain (colic)?
- Can the horse move its tail normally?
- Do all of the other horses seem normal?
- Have you examined your mare's udder and milk to ensure there is not something causing pain that migh
Diagnostics Your Vet May Perform
Figuring out the cause of the problem. These are tests or procedures used by your vet to determine what’s wrong.
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Diagnoses Your Vet May Consider
The cause of the problem. These are conditions or ailments that are the cause of the observations you make.
Treatments Your Vet May Recommend
A way to resolve the condition or diagnosis. Resolving the underlying cause or treating the signs of disease (symptomatic treatment)
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further reading & resources
Helpful Terms and Topics
Written, reviewed or shared by experts in equine health
Related References:
Kaneps AJ. Tissue temperature response to hot and cold therapy in the metacarpal region of the horse. 46th Annual AAEP Proceedings 2000;46:208-13.
Tnibar A, Grubbe Lin K, et al. Effect of a Stent Bandage on the Likelihood of Incisional Infection After Exploratory Celiotomy for Colic in Horses: A Comparative, Retrospective Study. AAEP Proceedings 2012;201:493.
Cole R, Chesen AB, Poole R, et. al. Imaging diagnosis- equine mast cell tumor. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2007: 48(1):32-34.