Fecal pH and fecal score in local cattle

Abstract

The study was conducted at Thi-Qar province at period from 16-9-2016 to 15-1-2017. Nine hundred ( 900 ) fecal samples were taken rectally from cows. Fecal PH and fecal score were recorded. The results of this study revealed that , the mean of fecal pH and fecal score in our cattle was 7.76 ± 0.086 and 2.72 ± 0.16 respectively . There was no significant differences in fecal pH and fecal score between male and female and between mature and immature cattle ( P > 0.05 ) . There was significant positive correlation between fecal pH and fecal score (P < 0.05 ) .