CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS OF ENDOTOXIC-SHOCK IN GOATS

The present study was conducted in 6 male Black Bengal goats which exh ibited hypokinetic haemodynamic state in experimental endotoxic shock. Significant (P<0.01) increase in rectal temperature, pulse, respirati on and heart rate were the consistent features at all stages of shock. Coldness of extremities and paleness of mucosa were restricted to pre and terminal shock stage Dilatation of pupil was a consistant feature at the time of death. Bloat followed by diarrhoea was recorded at the 3rd stage of shock Average survival time was 6.5 +/- 1 10 hours. Resp iratory failure preceded cardiac arrest in all the animals.