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Animal Nutrition, Animal Refresher
Ruminant with Highest BMR and Body Temperature
Which domesticated ruminant has the highest Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and the highest normal body temperature?
- Sheep
- Cattle
- Buffalo
- Goat — Correct Answer
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Goat
Among domesticated ruminants, the goat has the highest BMR and the highest normal body temperature (~39.5°C).
Normal Body Temperatures
- Cattle: 38.5°C
- Buffalo: 38.5°C
- Sheep: 39°C
- Goat: 39.5°C — highest
Metabolic Body Weight
BMR is expressed relative to metabolic body weight = W⁰·⁷⁵. Goats have relatively higher metabolic activity per unit metabolic body weight due to their active lifestyle and higher surface area-to-volume ratio.
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