Circadian and seasonal variation of the body temperature of sheep in a tropical environment.
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Nychthemeral and annual rhythms of the rectal temperature were determined for Corriedale sheep in a tropical climate. The minimum rectal temperature averaged 39.55 degrees C at 0500 hours in summer, and 38.87 degrees C at 0600 hours in winter. The maximum was 40.03 degrees C in summer (1700 hours) and 39.33 degrees C in winter (1830 hours). Annual cycle of the rectal temperature showed a minimum in July and maximum in December.
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animal, body temperature, circadian rhythm, male, periodicity, physiology, season, sheep, tropic climate, Animals, Body Temperature, Circadian Rhythm, Male, Periodicity, Seasons, Sheep, Tropical Climate
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International Journal of Biometeorology. New York: Springer Verlag, v. 39, n. 2, p. 69-73, 1995.
