An intra ruminal heat exchanger for use in large concious animals

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...

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Published in:Rangifer
Main Authors: Mercer, James B., Johnsen, Helge K., Mathiesen, Svein D., Blix, Arnoldus Schytte
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Septentrio Academic Publishing 1985
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Online Access:https://septentrio.uit.no/index.php/rangifer/article/view/536
https://doi.org/10.7557/2.5.1.536