Vital Signs
Heart Rate
70-80 beats / minute
Temperature
101.5-104° F
Varies based on environmental temperature and goat’s activity level
Generally lower in the morning
Use healthy goats within the herd to give you a benchmark reading
Respiration
12-15 breaths / minute
Rumen Motility
1-4 movements / minute
Faster after eating
Slower when stomach is empty
Rumen pH
5.5-7.0
Heart Rate
70-80 beats / minute
Temperature
101.5-104° F
Varies based on environmental temperature and goat’s activity level
Generally lower in the morning
Use healthy goats within the herd to give you a benchmark reading
Respiration
12-15 breaths / minute
Rumen Motility
1-4 movements / minute
Faster after eating
Slower when stomach is empty
Rumen pH
5.5-7.0
