What is the normal body temperature of horses and how is it measured?

Answer 1

Normal body temperature is 98 - 101 F (36.6 - 38.3 Celsius). A temperature higher than that, may indicate an infection. A healthy horse's temperature can vary by 3 degrees depending on environmental factors. Horses tend to have higher temperatures in warm weather and during/after exercise, stress or excitement. A high fever doesn't always indicate a severe condition, but it is a good idea to take your horse's temperature often and if you his temperature is over 102 F (38.8 Celsius), you should call your veterinarian. Sorry i do not know how this is measured, my friend works with horses and she knows this kind of stuff. I will ask her though.