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Bonnie Major
Member
Username: Bonniem
Post Number: 3
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, Mar 25, 2003 - 12:13 pm: |   |
Are the battery operated digital thermometers as accurate as the mercury thermometers? And how far into the horse do I need to put it for the most accurate reading? Thank you! |
Robert N. Oglesby DVM
Moderator
Username: Dro
Post Number: 8028
Registered: 1-1997
| | Posted on Wednesday, Mar 26, 2003 - 4:36 am: | |
No they are not as accurate, though some feel they are good enough. Unfortunately heat apparently destroys them, so they always quit working after being on my truck more than a few days in the summer.
DrO |
Ilona A
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Username: ilona
Post Number: 729
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, Jan 13, 2008 - 10:19 pm: | |
Dr O,
Are mercury thermometers still more accurate considering the improvements of technology.
I am about to order a thermometer and would like a recommendation if possible. Thank you.
Ilona |
Robert N. Oglesby DVM
Moderator
Username: dro
Post Number: 19831
Registered: 1-1997
| | Posted on Monday, Jan 14, 2008 - 6:16 am: | |
I prefer mercury thermometers Ilona but have not seen a review of the use of digital thermometers in large animals since my last post.
DrO |
Sara Wolff
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Username: mrose
Post Number: 3403
Registered: 1-2000
| | Posted on Monday, Jan 14, 2008 - 10:01 am: | |
I've been wondering the same thing, Ilona. When my mom was in the hospital, they were even using a thermometer that they just rubbed across her forehead. How great that would be for a horse! |
