Modified Apgar Score for Equine Neonates
Clinical Evaluation (first 20 sec of life) | Score: 1 | Score: 2 | Score: 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
Heart rhythm and rate | Regular, >60 bpm | Irregular, < 60 bpm | Absent |
Respiration | Regular | Irregular | Absent |
Response to external stimulation (nose, ear) | Sneeze, ear flick | Grimace, weak ear flick | Absent |
Muscle tone | Active, sternal | Some ability to flex limbs | Limp, lateral |