Fat depth at the xiphoid process—a rapid index to deer condition

Authors

Dennis D. Austin, Utah State University

Abstract

Measurement of the fat depth adjacent to the xiphoid process is described for mule deer. The index was determined sensitive to changes in physical condition of hunter-harvested mule deer.

Recommended Citation

Austin, Dennis D. (1984) "Fat depth at the xiphoid process—a rapid index to deer condition," Great Basin Naturalist: Vol. 44: No. 1, Article 23.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/gbn/vol44/iss1/23