Horse Vital Signs: Interpreting Gut Sounds

Gut sounds should be present in all healthy horses, with approximately one to three gut sounds per minute indicating good digestive health.
A veterinarian uses a stethoscope to listen to a horse's gut

Listening to your horse’s gut sounds is part of a normal physical exam or vital signs check. Gut sounds should be present in all healthy horses, with approximately one to three gut sounds per minute indicating good digestive health. Listening to gut sounds when you suspect your horse is colicking might help you and your veterinarian determine the severity and cause of the colic.

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