An intra ruminal heat exchanger for use in large concious animals

• Published in: Rangifer
• Main Authors: James B. Mercer, Helge K. Johnsen, Svein D. Mathiesen, Arnoldus Schytte Blix
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Septentrio Academic Publishing 1985
• Subjects: temperature regulation; Rangifer tarandus tarandus; rumen heat exchanger; Animal culture; SF1-1100; Dyret; Kroppen; Rangifer; Rangifer tarandus; Reinsdyr
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.7557/2.5.1.536; https://doaj.org/article/2a1cdcbcec0e47fe856f35eeb595d601

A method is described whereby it is possible to alter total body core temperature independently of environmetal temperature and/or exercise in conscious reindeer. The method employs the use of a simple heat exchanger introduced through a permanent rumen fistula. The heat exchanger consists of a 7 m...