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• Application: Technical note: Evaluating nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy for determining body composition in Holstein dairy calves using deuterium oxide dilution methods.: This research explores the application of nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, combined with deuterium oxide dilution, to accurately determine body composition in dairy calves. This method could offer a non-invasive alternative for assessing nutritional status and growth metrics in livestock management (Chapman et al., 2017). Estimating lean mass over a wide range of body composition: a calibration of deuterium dilution in the arctic ground squirrel.: This study calibrates deuterium oxide dilution for estimating lean mass in Arctic ground squirrels. The findings could enhance our understanding of body composition changes in hibernating species, potentially influencing studies on metabolic adaptations and energy usage (Lee et al., 2011). Long-day photoperiod that enhances puberty does not limit body growth in Holstein heifers.: Investigates how extending daylight hours affects the growth and reproductive timing in dairy heifers. Deuterium oxide was used to measure body water and composition, providing insights into how light exposure can influence animal development (Rius et al., 2005).