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

by Edited by John R. Speakman

• ISBN13: 9780521663380
• ISBN10: 0521663385
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-08-20
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Summary

There have been substantial developments in the methodologies available for the non-destructive and non-invasive measurement of body composition in animals. By bringing together in a single volume a mix of traditional and well-established analytical methods with more modern techniques, Body Composition Analysis: 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.

Table of Contents

List of contributors	vii
Preface	ix
Acknowledgements	x
Introduction	1	(7)
John R. Speakman
Morphological indicators of body condition: useful or wishful thinking?	8	(31)
Jack P. Hayes
J. Scott Shonkwiler
Standard methods for destructive body composition analysis	39	(17)
D. Scott Reynolds
Thomas H. Kunz
The isotope dilution method for the evaluation of body composition	56	(43)
John R. Speakman
George H. Visser
Sally Ward
Elzbieta Krol
Gas dilution methods: elimination and absorption of lipid-soluble gases	99	(28)
Brian T. Henen
The use of total body electrical conductivity (TOBEC) to determine body composition in vertebrates	127	(34)
Ian Scott
Colin Selman
P. Ian Mitchell
Peter R. Evans
The use of bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) for estimation of body composition	161	(27)
Wouter D. Van Marken Lichtenbelt
The assessment of body composition and other parameters by ultrasound scanning	188	(23)
J. Matthias Starck
Maurine W. Dietz
Theunis Piersma
The use of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry for the measurement of body composition	211	(19)
Timothy R. Nagy
Index	230	(1)
Author citation	230	(5)
Taxon	235	(2)
Subject	237