Determination of plasmatic cortisol for evaluation of animal welfare during slaughter
The plasmatic cortisol levels of 60 eight-month-old calves (<em>Charolais</em> breed) were measured as stress indicators resulting from two types of slaughter: traditional and religious rite. The plasmatic cortisol levels were evaluated during three different stages of their productive l...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2017-09-01
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Series: | Italian Journal of Food Safety |
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Online Access: | http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/ijfs/article/view/6912 |