Seasonal dynamics of some physiological processes in the European minks and coypus under conditions of Uzbekistan

摘要

The paper provides experimental data characterizing gas-energy axchange and heat production, as well as the other functional values responsible for the heat regulation in the European minks and coypus depending on the season. It was established that the maximum level of the oxygen consumption, CO_2 output and the heat formation in these animals was observed in spring and winter and the minimum level in summer and autumn. The European minks showed more notable changes during the year cycle than the coypus.