Ebook Dr. David Roberts Practical Home Veterinarian

Second, take the pulse of the animal, which can be found at the angle of the lower jaw bone, where it can be felt by pressing the artery against the bone. The normal beat of a cow's pulse is from 40 to 50 per minute, and that of a horse from 33 to 40 per minute. Third, count the respirations of the animal, or number of times it breathes, by watching the sides or flanks or bv pressing the ear to the sides. The normal respira tion of a cow is from 15 to 20 per minute. And that of a horse from 12 to 15 per minute, while resting.