Frequency

FREQUENCY

Species

respiratort rate/min

Horse

10-14

Cattle (adult)

10-30

Cattle (young)

15-40

Pig

8-18

Sheep and goats

20-30

Dog

15-30

Cat

20-30


The frequency is inversely proportional with size of the animal

  • An increase in the frequency (tachypnea)
  • Low respiratory frequency (bradypnea)
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