Glucocorticoids in relation to behavior, morphology, and physiology as proxy indicators for the assessment of animal welfare. A systematic mapping review

Glucocorticoids in relation to behavior, morphology, and physiology as proxy indicators for the assessment of animal welfare. A systematic mapping review

Translating theoretical concepts of animal welfare into quantitative assessment protocols is an ongoing challenge. Glucocorticoids (GCs) are frequently used as physiological measure in welfare assessment. The interpretation of levels of GCs and especially their relation to welfare, however, is not a...

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Main Authors: Inga Tiemann, Lisa B. Fijn, Marc Bagaria, Esther M. A. Langen, F. Josef van der Staay, Saskia S. Arndt, Cathalijn Leenaars, Vivian C. Goerlich
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Subjects:
welfare proxy
readout parameters
endocrine biomarkers
hormone metabolites
stress
animal husbandry
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2022.954607/full

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