Effects of Lambing on Behaviour and Cortisol Levels in Postparturient Ewes

The aim of the current research was to evaluate the effects that lambing process has on major behavioural patterns and cortisol levels in multiparous Turcana ewes during the first 21 days after parturition. At 14 hours following lambing, cortisol level was 7.78±0.47 µg/dl, and decreased to 5.08±0.72...

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Main Authors: Dinu Gavojdian, Evangelia Sossidou, Ludovic Cziszter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Agroprint Timisoara 2014-10-01
Series:Scientific Papers Animal Science and Biotechnologies
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Online Access:http://spasb.ro/index.php/spasb/article/view/1676