Equine Patient Symptoms Definitions for Isolation and Restrictions

Equine Patient Symptoms Definitions for Isolation and Restrictions

• Diarrhea – Three consecutive bowel movements that do not sit above the bedding.
• Fever – Any equid older than 6 months of age with a rectal temperature >101.5F regardless of NSAID use. Any equid between 30 days & 6 months of age with a rectal temperature >102F regardless of NSAID use.
• Neutropenia – Any animal that has a neutrophil count < 2000cells/µl.
• Committee of Three – Director of EFAVC, Equine Service Chief, Equine Medicine Senior Clinician on clinics