Regulation of weight loss in male farm mink.
1. Regulation of weight loss was studied in wild mink (Mustela vision) under farm conditions. 2. Body weight of male minks was already adjusted to a low level before the mating season. 3. Weight loss was a result of changes in energy expenditure and energy intake. 4. This study emphasizes the dynamic nature of seasonal energy regulation.
Korhonen
H
H
Department of Applied Zoology, University of Kuopio, Finland.
Harri
M
M
Mononen
J
J
D000818:Animals; D001835:Body Weight; D008297:Male; D008907:Mink / Q000502:physiology*; D009043:Motor Activity / Q000502:physiology; D012621:Seasons; D015431:Weight Loss