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Table 3 Guideline physical characteristics of foetuses in the last two trimesters of gestation

From: Investigation of bovine abortion and stillbirth/perinatal mortality - similar diagnostic challenges, different approaches

Month of gestation

Body weight (kg)

sCRLa (cm)

Pilosity (trunk/abdomen)

Teeth eruption (incisors)

6

5

50

Extremities only

Not erupted

7

15

70

Light hair coat

Partially erupted

8

30

90

Full hair coat

Partially or fully erupted

9

35

95

Full hair coat

Fully erupted

  1. asCRL = straight crown-rump length
  2. Source: Teagasc research, Irish dairy herds