ISSN:
1432-2013
Keywords:
Temperature Rhythm
;
Pig
;
Feeding
;
Fasting
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The temperature at the surface of the carotid artery was measured by radiotelemetry over several successive 24 h periods in seven young pigs. The animals were housed solitarily in a temperature-controlled but not sound-proofed room under conditions of constant lighting. In animals fed once in the 24 h there was a rapid rise in the temperature of the carotid artery at the time of feeding followed by a slow decline. Feedingad libitum for 6 days was not accompanied by any definite rhythm in body temperature. During periods of fasting for up to 5 days, the mean body temperature tended to fall and a 24-hourly rhythm was apparent with the maximum in the afternoon and evening. Increases in body temperature were associated with increased activity in all experiments.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00594165
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