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Using Deuterium Oxide as a Non-Invasive, Non-Lethal Tool for Assessing Body Composition and Water Consumption in Mammals

Article DOI: 10.3791/59442-v • 08:22 min • February 20th, 2020
February 20th, 2020 •
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1Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, University of Missouri, 2College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, 3Department of Animal Science, University of Missouri, 4School of Natural Resources, University of Missouri, 5USDA USFS Northern Research Station

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This article describes the deuterium oxide dilution technique in two mammals, an insectivore and carnivore, to determine total body water, lean body mass, body fat mass, and water consumption.

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Deuterium Oxide D2O Body Composition Water Consumption Non-invasive Tool Non-lethal Tool Mammals Endangered Species Humans Domestic Species Dilution Technique Anesthesia Subcutaneous Injections Sedate Animals Stock Solution Sodium Chloride Beaker
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