Summary. Relation in vivo between the dilution space of deuteriated water and body water in growing cattle.Twenty-one Charolais and 21 Friesian bulls were infused with deuteriated water (0.6 g/kg body weight). Blood samples were collected 6,9 and 24 hours after infusion. The dilution space was calculated by either the zero-time extrapolation method (EDC o ) or by 6-hour marker concentration in blood water (EDC 6 100 of ECV). The EDC 6 overestimated by 4.7 p. 100 the ECTC and was less related to it (SE of estimation = 2.4 p. 100 ECTC). It was concluded that the zero-time extrapolation method of determining the dilution space was preferable.The dilution space of deuteriated water was a fairly good estimate of total body water. Taking into account the close relationship between body water and body lipids, the dilution space measurement could be used to assess the chemical composition of live animals.Introduction.
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