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Normal Rectal Temperature Ranges

By Susan E. Fielder , DVM, MS, DACVP (Clinical Pathology),
Oklahoma State University

Normal Rectal Temperature Ranges

Species °C °F
Cattle
Beef cow 36.7–39.1 98.0–102.4
Dairy cow 38.0–39.3 100.4–102.8
Cat 38.1–39.2 100.5–102.5
Chicken (daylight) 40.6–43.0 105.0–109.4
Dog 37.9–39.9 100.2–103.8
Goat 38.5–39.7 101.3–103.5
Horse
Mare 37.3–38.2 99.1–100.8
Stallion 37.2–38.1 99.0–100.6
Pig 38.7–39.8 101.6–103.6
Rabbit 38.6–40.1 101.5–104.2
Sheep 38.3–39.9 100.9–103.8
Adapted from Robertshaw D. Temperature Regulation and Thermal Environment, in Dukes' Physiology of
Domestic Animals, 12th ed., Reece WO, Ed. Copyright 2004 by Cornell University.

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