Hair Cortisol and Testosterone Concentrations in Relation to Maturity and Breeding Status of Male Feral Horses

Hair Cortisol and Testosterone Concentrations in Relation to Maturity and Breeding Status of Male Feral Horses

Steroid-hormone concentrations from non-invasively obtained biomarkers, like hair, can provide a representation of circulating hormones diffused over relatively long time periods (e.g., weeks or months). The hormone cortisol is often associated with physiological or even psychological stress, while...

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Main Authors: Sarah A. Medill, David M. Janz, Philip D. McLoughlin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
cortisol
testosterone
non-invasive sampling
hair
dominance
feral horse
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/13/2129

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