Temporary Relocation during Rest Periods: Relocation Stress and Other Factors Influence Hair Cortisol Concentrations in Horses

Temporary Relocation during Rest Periods: Relocation Stress and Other Factors Influence Hair Cortisol Concentrations in Horses

Horse transportation for temporary relocation during rest periods is a common and widespread practice among horse owners, either from sport competition or working tasks. This study aimed to determine the effect of a relocation period and the multiple factors associated with a rest period on hair cor...

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Main Authors: Jaume Gardela, Annaïs Carbajal, Oriol Tallo-Parra, Sergi Olvera-Maneu, Manuel Álvarez-Rodríguez, Eduard Jose-Cunilleras, Manel López-Béjar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
hair cortisol
horse
stress
relocation
rest period
welfare
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/4/642

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