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Fecal Glucocorticoid Analysis: Non-invasive Adrenal Monitoring in Equids
Published on: April 25, 2016
[Development of plasma cortisol in calves from birth to 14 days of age]
Abstract:
Plasma cortisol was recorded in 15 calves from birth to 14 days of age by a radio-immunoassay technique. At birth mean cortisol value is 67.3 ng/ml; 6 hrs. later it decreases by 58.4% then it gradually diminishes and about 14 days after, it reaches adult levels (5.1 ng/ml).

