Table 4 Kinetics parameter estimates derived from the group or individual n-hexatriacontane (C36) excretion curves.

From: Feed intake, digestibility and passage kinetics in grazing horses

Kinetics parameter (h)

Group (n = 5)

Individuals (n = 3)

MRTC1

3.9

5.6 ± 2.7

MRTC2

1.5

1.4 ± 0.22

Total MRT

17.5

18.5 ± 2.17

  1. Estimates based on the individual curves are given as arithmetic mean and standard deviation.
  2. C1 mixing compartment with slow fractional outflow rate, C2 mixing compartment with fast fractional outflow rate, MRT mean retention time.
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