clinical parameters Flashcards
1
Q
calf
A
temp 38.5-39.5
hr 100-140bpm
rr 36-60bpm
2
Q
cow
A
temp 38.5
hr 48-84 bpm
rr 10-30bpm
3
Q
cattle bcs
A
calving 3-3.5
lactation 3
dry 3
4
Q
complications over conditioning cattle
A
metabolic conditions
calving difficulties
reduced production
5
Q
complications under conditioning cattle
A
reduced conception
reduced production
6
Q
lamb
A
temp 39-40c
hr 120-160bpm
rr 30-70bpm
7
Q
ewe
A
38-39c
hr 60-120bpm
rr12-72bpm
8
Q
bcs sheep
A
hill - 2 ayr - not back on hill less than 2
upland - 2 at weaning, 3 tupping, 3 pregnancy
lowland - 2.5 weaning, 3 tupping, 3 pregnancy
9
Q
sheep bcs benefits
A
higher conception
reduced mortality
larger lambs
reduced lamb mortality
higher weaning weight
colostrum quality
milk quality
improved maternal behaviour
10
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