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You also might be observing
Observation
What you see. The starting point for addressing any equine health related issue is your observation.
YOU ARE OBSERVING
Rapid Breathing Persists Longer Than Normal after Exercise
Summary
Horses that seem to breathe hard for excessive periods after exercise may be in poor fitness or could have underlying disease states.
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Code Yellow
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your role
What To Do
Assess your horse's general health using the Whole Horse Exam (WHE) and share your findings and concerns with your vet.
Skills you may need
Procedures that you may need to perform on your horse.
your vet's role
Your vet will probably use careful physical examination and basic diagnostic work to determine whether illness is the root cause, or whether it is simply a matter of fitness.
Questions Your Vet Might Ask:
- What training program is the horse on?
- Do you consider the horse to be fit?
- How is the horse fed?
- Has the horse tolerated this exercise intensity in the past?
- What level of work is the horse being asked to perform?
- What is the respiratory rate and heart rate at times post exercise?
- What are the results of the Whole Horse Exam (WHE)?
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.
Diagnoses Your Vet May Consider
The cause of the problem. These are conditions or ailments that are the cause of the observations you make.
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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)
