Table 1 Data from the physical examination of five does with pregnancy toxaemia and hypoglycaemia (LG) and five does with pregnancy toxaemia and hyperglycaemia (HG)
Parameter | LG | HG | Reference values * |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 3.4 ± 0.9 (2 - 4) | 4.6 ± 1.3 (3 - 6) | NA |
Rectal temperature C° | 37.8 ± 1.5 (35.3 - 39.1) | 34.3 ± 1.2y (33 - 35.6) | 38.8-40 |
Heart rate (beats/min) | 67 ± 36 (36 -128) | 85 ± 33 (44 - 116) | 70-90 |
Respiratory rate (breaths/min) | 68 ± 39 (36 - 112) | 49 ± 21 (28 - 72) | 15-30 |
Rumen activity (contractions/min) | No activity | No activity | 1-2 |
Body condition score | > 4 | > 4 | 2.5 - 3 |
Outcome | Four dead | All dead | NA |