Across
- 3. – Fat stored beneath the skin, which can be assessed as part of body condition scoring and indicates an animal's nutritional status.
- 4. – The act of inhaling and exhaling; the respiratory rate is the number of breaths per minute.
- 7. – Use of manual of mechanical means to limit some or all of an animal's normal movement for the purpose of examination, collection of samples, drug administration, therapy or experimental manipulations.
- 8. – The degree of hotness or coldness of a body or an environment, often measured in degrees Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F).
- 9. – A numerical scale used to assess the amount of body fat or muscle mass in an animal, providing an indication of its overall body condition.
- 11. – The back of an animal's neck. The act of holding the back of an animal’s neck as a form of restraint.
- 12. – A tool made of a pole and a wire loop that functions to restrain a pig.
- 14. – The force exerted by the blood against the walls of the arteries, typically measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg).
- 15. – Clinical measurements, specifically pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure, that indicate the state of a patient's essential body functions.
- 17. – Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.
- 18. – The action of stopping something from happening or arising.
Down
- 1. – A method of feeling with the fingers or hands during a physical examination.
- 2. – The number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually expressed as beats per minute (BPM).
- 5. – The state of being extremely thin or malnourished, often indicated by a low body condition score.
- 6. – Medical practices and interventions designed to prevent the occurrence of diseases and promote overall health in animals.
- 10. – The amount of muscle tissue in an animal's body is an important component of body condition and overall health.
- 13. – A medical procedure not requiring the introduction of instruments into the body.
- 16. – The sensitive tissue in an animal's nail should be handled carefully during nail trimming to avoid causing pain or bleeding.
