2016 ACVIM Forum Research Abstract Program

No significant differences were found between heart rates collected via AliveCor or standard base apex ECGs (P = 0.8151). Quality scores were significantly higher for AliveCor tracings (1.85 + /-0.66) compared to standard base apex tracings (0.94 + /-0.78) (P < 0.0001). No significant difference in AliveCor quality score was noted between meat and dairy breeds (P = 0.094). No significant differences were noted between quality scores of AliveCor readings taken from the left cardiac apex or sternal region (P = 1.000). Normal sinus rhythm was present in all goats, and could be diagnosed via the AliveCor tracings in 93.75% of cases. Based on this study, the AliveCor ECG was clinically useful for heart rate determination and diagnosis of normal sinus rhythm in goats. Interestingly, AliveCor ECGs had higher quality scores compared to standard base apex ECGs. Left displaced abomasum (LDA) is an uncommon condition in beef cattle compared to dairy cattle and is rarely described in sucking beef calves. The true prevalence of LDA in beef calves is unknown and difficult to gauge based on the few reported cases. There remains a paucity of information regarding the diagnosis and treatment of LDA in beef calves.