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[Utilization of urea as a marker for body water in the cow, in comparison with heavy water]
M Doreau1, C M Geerken, J Robelin
1Laboratoire de la Lactation, I.N.R.A., Theix, Ceyrat, France.
Reproduction, Nutrition, Developpement
|January 1, 1988
Abstract:
Urea dilution space in 5 cows was compared to deuterium oxide dilution space and to direct determination of body water after slaughter. Urea and deuterium oxide dilution spaces were, respectively, close to empty body water and total body water weights.