Models were selected by using a stepwise approach starting from the full models (including site, age, sex, time, time² and interactions) and removing independent variables with P > 0.10. Minimum adequ
LME were performed to assess for effects of season, age, Ta and their interactions. The final models, i.e. containing significant effects only, are provided for each parameter. Parameters abbreviation
Conversions are based on: a the mass composition of a 70-kg man as 5-kg blood, ∼14 kg non-lymphatically drained mass, ∼51 kg lymphatically drained mass [60], [116], [117]. bhealthy calf volume from Ta
