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Validation of doubly labeled water method using a ruminant.

S G Fancy, J M Blanchard, D F Holleman

    The American Journal of Physiology
    |July 1, 1986
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    The doubly labeled water method accurately measures CO2 production in reindeer and caribou during winter. However, it may overestimate carbon dioxide production in rapidly growing or fattening animals during summer.

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    Area of Science:

    • Animal physiology
    • Metabolic research
    • Ecological energetics

    Background:

    • Accurate measurement of carbon dioxide production (CDP) is crucial for understanding animal metabolism and energy balance.
    • The doubly labeled water (DLW) method is a non-invasive technique for quantifying energy expenditure in free-living animals.
    • Previous studies have validated DLW in various species, but its accuracy in large herbivores like caribou and reindeer requires specific investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the accuracy of the doubly labeled water (DLW) method against open-circuit respirometry for measuring carbon dioxide production (CDP) in captive caribou and reindeer (Rangifer tarandus).
    • To assess the influence of season and physiological state (growth, fattening) on the agreement between the two methods.

    Main Methods:

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  • Carbon dioxide production (CDP) was measured in caribou and reindeer using the doubly labeled water (DLW) method with isotopes 3H2O and H2(18)O.
  • CDP was compared with carbon dioxide expiration rates (VCO2) determined by open-circuit respirometry, with adjustments for methane and urinary CO2 losses.
  • Total body water volumes were calculated using both 3H2O and H2(18)O dilution spaces.

    • Main Results:

    • In winter, DLW-derived CDP was 1-3% higher than adjusted VCO2 in reindeer, with no statistically significant difference.
    • In summer, differences between DLW and respirometry ranged from 5-20% in caribou, also not statistically significant.
    • Total body water volumes calculated from 3H2O dilution were up to 15% higher than those from H2(18)O dilution, potentially due to isotopic exchange or deposition in growing tissues.

    Conclusions:

    • The DLW method is a reasonably accurate approach for measuring carbon dioxide production in caribou and reindeer, particularly during winter when growth rates are minimal.
    • Seasonal variations and physiological processes like tissue deposition (antlers, fat) in summer may lead to discrepancies, potentially causing the DLW method to overestimate CDP in rapidly growing or fattening animals.
    • Further research is recommended to refine DLW methodology for dynamic physiological states in large herbivores.