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Differential passage of fluids and different-sized particles in fistulated oxen (Bos primigenius f. taurus), muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus), reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) and moose (Alces alces): Rumen particle size discrimination is independent from contents

  • Reference: Lechner, I., P. Barboza, W. Collins, J. Fritz, D. Günther, B. Hattendorf, J. Hummel, K. Südekum, and M. Clauss. 2010. Differential passage of fluids and different-sized particles in fistulated oxen (Bos primigenius f. taurus), muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus), reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) and moose (Alces alces): Rumen particle size discrimination is independent from contents stratification. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part A: Molecular & Integrative Physiology 155(2):211-222. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpa.2009.10.040
  • Audiences: Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: Perry S. Barboza, Marcus Clauss, William B. Collins, Julia Fritz, Detlef Günther, Bodo Hattendorf, Jurgen Hummel, Isabel Lechner, Karl-Heinz Südekum
  • Grants:
  • GMUs or Areas: 14, 20
  • Keywords: oxen, Bos primigenius f. taurus, muskoxen, Ovibos moschatus, reindeer, Rangifer tarandus, moose, Alces alces, stratification, rumen physiology, particle retention, particle size, viscosity, fluid throughput
  • Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpa.2009.10.040 (Offsite)
  • Partners:
  • Primary Authors: Isabel Lechner
  • Programs: Wildlife Research
  • Project Numbers:
  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
  • Regions: Region II - Southcentral Alaska, Region III - Interior and Northeastern Alaska, Statewide
  • Species: Moose, Muskox, Reindeer
  • Species Categories: Big Game, Mammals, Ungulates
  • Title: Differential passage of fluids and different-sized particles in fistulated oxen (Bos primigenius f. taurus), muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus), reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) and moose (Alces alces): Rumen particle size discrimination is independent from contents
  • Topics: Disease, Health, and Nutrition, Research, Physiology
  • Year: 2010

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