Comparison of the measurement of heart rate in adult free-range chickens (Gallus domesticus) by auscultation and electrocardiography

作者：Smith C F^*; Gavaghan B J; McSweeney D; Powell V; Lisle A

来源：Australian Veterinary Journal, 2014, 92(12): 509-511.

DOI：10.1111/avj.12254

• auscultation
• electrocardiography
• chickens
• heart rate

ObjectiveTo compare the heart rates of adult free-range chickens (Gallus domesticus) measured by auscultation with a stethoscope with those measured simultaneously using electrocardiography (ECG).
MethodsWith 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 30s, while simultaneous ECG was performed.
ResultsHeart rates measured by auscultation showed a high correlation (r = 0.97) with those measured by ECG.
ConclusionThere 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.

• 出版日期2014-12