Fever of unknown origin Normal
temperature in an adult horse is 99.5-100.5 degrees Fahrenheit. A
foal’s temperature will be slightly higher. Temperatures may
increase slightly with hot summer temperatures, so a temperature of
101 in the hot sun may be normal for a horse. Also remember that a
horse’s temperature may be lower in the morning and higher in the
late afternoon and evening. It is a good idea to get a range of normal
for your individual horse by taking his/her temperature several times
a day when they are healthy. A depressed horse with an increased
temperature is one to be concerned about.
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