Table 2 Clinical parameters before (I), after 8 h of transportation (II) and after 24 h resting (III)
From: Plasma total antioxidant status in horses after 8-hours of road transportation
Clinical examination parameter | I | II | III | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Heart rate (beats/min.) | 32 ± 3.1 | 38.1 ± 3.3 | 35.6 ± 3.1 | P = 0.0169 |
Repsiratory rate (cycle/min.) | 13.1 ± 1.8 | 20.2 ± 2.8 | 13.9 ± 2 | P = 0.0155 |
Rectal temperature | 37.6 ± 0.4 | 37.8 ± 0.5 | 37.4 ± 0.4 | NS |
(°C) | ||||
Capillary refill time | 1–2 | 1–2 | 1–2 | NS |
(sec.) |