Evaluation of rectal temperature, respiration rate and hematological aspects at lambs from two environmental conditions

Authors

  • Domingos Sanchez Roda Instituto de Zootecnia, Divisão de Zootecnia Diversificada, Seção de Ovinos e Caprinos, Nova Odessa, SP
  • Luiz Eduardo dos Santos Instituto de Zootecnia, Divisão de Zootecnia Diversificada, Seção de Ovinos e Caprinos, Nova Odessa, SP
  • Eduardo Antonio da Cunha Instituto de Zootecnia, Divisão de Zootecnia Diversificada, Seção de Ovinos e Caprinos, Nova Odessa, SP
  • Delcacio Joaquim da Silva Instituto de Zootecnia, Divisão Técnica Básica e Auxiliar, Seção de Higiene Zootécnica e Análises, Nova Odessa, SP
  • Adelma Santana Leal Feitoza Instituto de Zootecnia, Posto de Ovinos e Caprinos de Itapetininga, SP

Keywords:

lamb, rectal temperature, respiration rate, hematology, adaptation

Abstract

In this study it was measured the rectal temperature, respiration rate, and hematological values in three breeds of sheep at two different climate conditions (Cwa and Cfa). The observations were taken at two times (8:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M.), after a resting period of the animals, during summer and winter periods of 1986 and 1987. All the breeds studied had normal values of rectal temperature, respiration rate and hematological values, showing adequate acclimation capacity at the two regions. Santa Inês, a woolness sheep breed showed lower variations of rectal temperature and respiration rate than Polwarth and Corriedale breeds. The hematological values did not change in any of the situations studied.

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Published

2014-01-14

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Section

ANIMAL HEALTH

How to Cite

Evaluation of rectal temperature, respiration rate and hematological aspects at lambs from two environmental conditions. (2014). Bulletin of Animal Husbandry, 49(1), 21-26. http://35.198.24.243/index.php/bia/article/view/861

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