Ummm, I don't think so. The hyperthermia
case at Norco was already thoroughly discussed on this list, and that mare's
temp was between 107 and 108. She demonstrated what happens when body
temps get that high--she collapsed. And likely only survived thanks to
immediate and drastic intervention to lower her body temp and to stablize her
from possible damage. She's the only one I've seen do that in 20 years
of vetting rides (although there may well have been other sporadic
cases)--which says to me that temps that high are not common.
Temps in the 104-105 range are not uncommon, but
those horses still evidence distress by panting and poor HR
recoveries.
Heidi
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 5:11
PM
Subject: RC: Body Temperature
In the recent edition of Equus, a vet
commenting on a letter to the magazine, said that "horses in
endurance competitions often have body temperatures above 107
degrees." Could this be? I have taken Music's temp at
checks because he is a heavy built horse, and I wanted to to be sure that he
was cool, it was always under 101 degrees - even going 8-10 mph on a warm
day. If he were anywhere near 107, I would be flipping out! What
do you think?
Laura Hayes NE
#2741