Table 1.
A summary of the assessed metabolic parameters with their abbreviations.
| Parameters | Definition |
|---|---|
| Body weight | Mean body mass of the animal, in grams (g) |
| Food intake | Mass of food consumed by animal, in gram (g) |
| Water intake | Mass of water consumed by animal, in gram (g) |
| EE | Mean energy expenditure, in kcal/h |
| VCO2 | Mean rate of carbon dioxide emission, in mL/min |
| VO2 | Mean rate of oxygen consumption in mL/min |
| RER | Respiratory exchange ratio, VCO2/VO2, unit-less |
| VH2O | Mean rate of water vapor loss, in mL/min |
| Distance travelled | Sum of all distances traveled, in meters |
| Cumulative distance | Sum of cultivating distance traveled, in meters |
| Sleep | Sleep time (h) = quiet for > 40 s |