Chromic oxide as an indicator of total fecal output in white-tailed deer

Journal Article · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1977 · J. Range Manage.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2307/3897339· OSTI ID:6219470

Ruggiero, L F; Whelan, J B

Two captive rumen-fistulated white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) were used to evaluate chromic oxide as an external indicator of total fecal output. Acknowledging the limitation imposed by having only two rumen-fistulated animals, accurate estimates of total daily fecal output were made by combining average values obtained from sampling at different times during the day. Factors which contributed to diurnal variation in excretion of chromic oxide should be studied further before the technique can be of practical value.

• Research Organization: Utah State Univ., Logan
• OSTI ID: 6219470
• Journal Information: J. Range Manage.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Range Manage.; (United States) Vol. 30:1; ISSN JRMGA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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