Experts warn of life-threatening overheating and name warning signs such as increased pulse and dark mucous membranes
Heatstroke in horses: body temperature can rise to 50 degrees
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In midsummer temperatures, horses are at risk of life-threatening overheating. According to Anna Röwekamp, expert in horse nutrition at Equovis GmbH, a horse can lose significant amounts of minerals through sweat within a few hours on hot days: about 100 mg of sodium, 150 mg of chloride, and 50 mg of potassium per kilogram of body weight. In the worst case, body temperature can rise to up to 50 degrees Celsius.
Warning signs include an elevated body temperature above 39 degrees Celsius, rapid shallow breathing, increased pulse, heavy sweating even with little exertion, apathy, staggering, colic symptoms, diarrhea, darkly discolored or bluish mucous membranes, and delayed capillary refill time on the gums. If heatstroke is suspected, every minute counts: immediate cooling and subsequent veterinary care are required. During transport, sufficient drinking breaks and good ventilation must also be ensured.
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Horses in midsummer: When heat becomes dangerous.
reliability low1/2 sourcesAnna Röwekamp, an expert in horse nutrition at Equovis GmbH, explains why this is so important: On hot days, a horse can lose about 100 mg of sodium, 150 mg of chloride and 50 mg of potassium per kg of body weight in a few hours via sweat.
reliability low1/2 sourcesKnow vital values – react correctly in an emergency The PAT values in the horse (resting state) Shooter Pulse (heart rate): 28–44 beats/minute Shooter Breathing (breathing rate): 8–16 breaths/minute Shooter Temperature (rectal): 37.0–38.3 °C In order to be able to act on time in heat, you should know the normal vital values of your horse.
reliability low1/2 sourcesWatch for the following warning signs: Increased body temperature (above 39 °C) Fast, shallow breath Increased pulse (weakly palpable) Strong sweating – even with the slightest load apathy, decrease in performance, tumbling colic symptoms, diarrhea dark discolored or bluish mucous membranes Delayed capillary filling time on the gums (3 seconds) Poor regression of a skin fold (skin fold test ) Immediate aid in overheating If there is a suspicion of heat stroke, every minute counts.
reliability low1/2 sourcesIn the worst case, the body temperature can rise to up to 50 degrees Celsius.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe veterinarian shall then be informed.
reliability low1/2 sourcesAlso during transport, sufficient drinking breaks and good ventilation must be ensured.
reliability low1/2 sourcesDark mucous membranes or circulatory problems are also warning signs.
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