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Colonic absorption and secretion of fluids, electrolytes and organic acids in East African wild ruminants
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)
1.1. In sixteen species of wild ruminants colonie absorption of fluids averaged 48% of the fluids entering the large bowel. Values ranged from 26% (steenbok) to 65% (gerenuk).2.2. Absorption of sodium, potassium, chloride ...
Gastrointestinal osmolality electrolyte and organic acid composition in five species of East African herbivorous mammals.
(1980-10)
Inherent differences observed in ionic
composition of gastrointestinal contents due to
diet, feeding regimen and (or) site along the
length of the digestive tract were controlled so
that a clearer understanding of ...
A comparison of gastrointestinal water content and osmolality in East African herbivores during hydration and dehydration
(University of Nairobi, 1978-07)
A wealth of information is available concerning the ‘normal’ gastrointestinal mechanisms within various species of herbivores (Alexander, 1962; Church, 1971; Quarterman, Phillips & Lampkin, 1957). In addition, the effect ...
Digestive efficiency in two small, wild ruminants: the dik-dik and suni antelopes.
(Elsevier Science, 1999-10)
A comparative study, using six dik-dik and eight suni antelope, was undertaken to identify similarities and differences that may exist in the digestive process of these two small, East African ruminant browsers. The suni ...