Body Composition Analysis of Animals: A Handbook of Non-Destructive Methods PDF

Body Composition Analysis Of Animals

By John R. Speakman,

Body Composition Analysis of Animals: A Handbook of Non-destructive Methods provides a theoretical overview of different methodologies combined with practical advice on the use of these techniques. Methods covered include the use of destructive methods of analysis, body condition indices, isotope and gas dilution methods, total body electrical conductivity, bio-impedance analysis, ultrasound scanning and dual energy X-ray absorptiometry. Aimed at active research workers from advanced undergraduate level upwards, this book will be of particular interest to those working in the fields of animal ecology, conservation biology, animal nutrition and physiology.

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Table of Contents

List of Contributors
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Morphological indicators of body condition: useful or wishful thinking?
Standard methods for destructive body composition analysis
The isotope dilution method for the evaluation of body composition
Gas dilution methods: elimination and absorption of lipid-soluble gases
The use of total body electrical conductivity (TOBEC) to determine body composition in vertebrates
The use of bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) for estimation of body composition
The assessment of body composition and other parameters by ultrasound scanning
The use of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry for the measurement of body composition
Index
Author Citation

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