Short Description
Indirect calorimetry device. Multichannel system to measure oxygen consumption and CO2 release in up to 6 small and up to 4 large animals (reconfigurable for different species sizes). Includes gas-analyzers, humidity sensors, mass flow meters, pumps, gas-switches, computer and software
Contact Person
Thomas Ruf
Research Services
The research infrastructure is open for collabortion. No research services are provided. If you are interested to use the infrastructure (e.g. scientific project or collaboration), please contact us. For possible cooperation contact Thomas Ruf (thomas.ruf@vetmeduni.ac.at)
Methods & Expertise for Research Infrastructure
This device is used to measure metabolic rates of endothermic birds an mammals at rest and at moderate locomotor activity.
Terms of use: To be agreed upon. Please contact Thomas Ruf (thomas.ruf@vetmeduni.ac.at)