The measurement of glucocorticoid concentrations in the serum and faeces of captive African elephants (Loxodonta africana) after ACTH stimulation : research communication

Conventionally, the assessment of adrenal responses to stress relies on blood sample collection. However, blood collection from animals is impossible without restraint or immobilisation that influences results. This study was undertaken to validate recently established enzyme immunoassays that measu...

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Main Authors: S.K. Stead, D.G.A. Meltzer, R. Palme
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2000-07-01
Series:Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
Subjects:
EIA
Online Access:https://jsava.co.za/index.php/jsava/article/view/712