Spinal reflexes in calves

Abstract

A study was carried out to evaluate the spinal reflexes of Holstein calves (15 to 90 days). Spinal reflexes were tested and graded (0 = absence, I = mild reflex, 2 = evident) in thoracic (extensor carpi reflex, biceps reflex, triceps reflex and flexor reflex) and pelvic (patellar reflex, cranial tibial reflex, gastrocnemius reflex, ciatic reflex and flexor reflex) limbs. The flexor reflex, extensor carpi reflex, patellar and triceps reflex were elicited in most animals. While the least evident reflexes were, cranial tibial reflex, biceps reflex, gastrocnemius reflex and ciatic reflex.

spinal reflexes; neurologic examination; calves