A horse with a body temperature of 102.4°F is most consistent with which assessment?

A horse with a body temperature of 102.4°F is most consistent with which assessment?

• A. No, it is completely normal.
• B. Yes, it is above normal.
• C. Yes, it is extremely below normal.
• D. No, it is a little below normal.

Answer: (C)

In horses, normal rectal temperature is about 99 to 101.5°F. A reading of 102.4°F is above that normal range, indicating an elevated body temperature. This points to fever or inflammation rather than normal or below-normal status. It would be described as above normal, and in a clinical setting you’d look for signs of illness or other causes of hyperthermia and consider repeating the measurement to confirm.

In horses, normal rectal temperature is about 99 to 101.5°F. A reading of 102.4°F is above that normal range, indicating an elevated body temperature. This points to fever or inflammation rather than normal or below-normal status. It would be described as above normal, and in a clinical setting you’d look for signs of illness or other causes of hyperthermia and consider repeating the measurement to confirm.