254: Loin Thickness and Rump Fat
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Loin thickness and rump fat assessments in mule deer are vital for gauging their nutritional status and overall health. Loin thickness, measured through ultrasound, provides a quantitative measure of subcutaneous fat, while Rump Body Condition Scores (rBCS) offer a qualitative assessment on a scale from 1 to 5. These metrics aid wildlife managers in making informed decisions about mule deer populations, helping to ensure their well-being and conservation
Stephenson, T. R., V. C. Bleich, B. M. Pierce, and G. P. Mulcahy. 2002. Validation of mule deer body composition using in vivo and post-mortem indices of nutritional condition.
Bender, L. C., & Hoenes, B. D. (2017). Costs of lactation to body condition and future reproduction of free-ranging mule deer Odocoileus hemionus (Cervidae). Mammalia, 81(4). https://doi.org/10.1515/mammalia-2015-0143
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