Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Comparison of the measurement of heart rate in adult free-range chickens (Gallus domesticus) by auscultation and electrocardiography.
- Journal:
- Australian veterinary journal
- Year:
- 2014
- Authors:
- Smith, C F et al.
- Affiliation:
- School of Agriculture and Food Sciences · Australia
- Species:
- bird
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To compare the heart rates of adult free-range chickens (Gallus domesticus) measured by auscultation with a stethoscope with those measured simultaneously using electrocardiography (ECG). METHODS: With each bird in a standing position, estimation of the heart rate was performed by placing a mark on paper for every 4 beats for roosters and 8 beats for hens as detected by auscultation over 30 s, while simultaneous ECG was performed. RESULTS: Heart rates measured by auscultation showed a high correlation (r = 0.97) with those measured by ECG. CONCLUSION: There was a high correlation between the heart rates of adult free-range chickens measured by auscultation with a stethoscope and those measured simultaneously using ECG.
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