More on PAP Testing
Details for PAP Testing and Scoring of Cattle PAP Tested at 6,300’
PAP Score mmHg
Evaluation
30-35
Excellent and Highly Reliable Score
36-40
Excellent for animals older than 12 months. For a younger animals the score is fairly reliable, but testing is suggested.
42
Reliable score in all animals older than 12 months. It is recommended that younger cattle score less than 42 depending on test altitude.
43-46
Acceptable score for animals older than 12 months. Younger animals should be retested.
47-49
Acceptable score for animals older than 16 months that have been at high elevations for an extended period. These animals should be considered at some risk. Testing altitude and animal’s location should be considered. Animals in this range are considered at high risk for themselves and their offspring. Many animals scoring in this range have died of high-altitude disease.
>50
***Note These figures are based on cattle 12 months of age and older and tested at or above 6,300 ft. If an animal does not meet these criteria, adjustments must be noted.
Accuracy of measuring PAP to predict pulmonary hypertension at various altitudes.
Elevation
Accuracy
< 5,000 ft.
NOT VALID
5,000 - 7,000 ft.
75%
7,000 - 8,000 ft.
80%
8,000 ft.
85%
Animals must be exposed to the altitude above 5,000 ft for a minimum of 4-6 weeks.
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