Responses of calves to a simulated altitude of 5000 m |
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Authors: | W. Bianca F. L. Hays |
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Affiliation: | 1. Bioclimatic Laboratory, Institute of Animal Breeding, Federal Institute of Technology, 8006, Zurich, Switzerland
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Abstract: | Six calves were exposed in succession 12 days at 400 m altitude (control), 12 days at a simulated altitude of 5000 m in a low pressure chamber (experimental), and 14 days at 400 m altitude (recovery). Exposure to 5000 m produced the following changes: intake of feed and water decreased by 47 and 35% respectively, and body weight gain ceased. Rectal temperature rose by 0.4°C. Heart rate increased by 65%. Respiratory rate and blood pH increased moderately. There was an S-shaped rise of haematocrit (from 33 to 45%), which was paralleled by blood viscosity. Plasma viscosity showed a sharp, but transient rise. Short term measurements made during ascent to and descent from 5000 m altitude, both lasting for four hours, showed that some of the changes developed rapidly. |
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