The Ambulatory Semi-Poikilothermic Dog (Poikilothermic Against Cold)
Abstract
To prepare an ambulatory poikilothermic homotherm to be used: (a) as a tool for studying the effects of thermal variables uncomplicated by superimposed neurogenic regulatory influences, and (b) as a background basis for assaying or evaluating partial impairment of thermo regulatory functions. To ultimately associate neurogenic thermo regulatory functions with specific anatomical structures. The desirability of having a chronic poikilothermic homotherm available for evaluating the effects of thermal variables uncomplicated by superimposed regulatory influences has long been appreciated. Isenschmid and Schnitzler (1) in l9l4 and Bazett and Penfield (2) in 1922, made decided efforts to maintain mid-brain rabbits and cats, respectively, to chronicity with the foregoing end point as a principal objective. Both teams of investigators failed to maintain their animals to long-term chronicity. The limiting factor in both instances appeared to be predominantly a matter of adequate nursing care.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 10, 1952
- Accession Number
- ADA800035
Entities
People
- Allen D. Keller
- Henry Batsel
Organizations
- United States Army Medical Research Laboratory