/l/ For techniques employed and underlying assumptions see Mo. Agr. Exp. 

 Sta. Res. Bull. 291. /2/ Sixteen Toggenburg and six Angora goats. /3/ In 

 kilocalories . /k/ For males data based on equation, Y - I66 xO-o76^ and 

 for females, Y = I60 X 0.638^ where Y = resting metabolism in Cal/day and X 

 = body weight in kg. 



/l/ See source publication for underlying assumptions and techniques. /2/ Data based on equation. Surface Area in square cen- 

 timeters = 9.85 (body weight In grams)0-6^. /5/ Weights have been affected by 2k-k& hrs of fasting and are accordingly lower 

 than the normal weights of the animals. /U/ By extrapolation of smoothed curve. 



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