Release of oxytocin, prolactin and cortisol in response to extraordinary suckling

The aim of this trial was to clarify whether suckling after several weeks of only machine milking can affect the release of oxytocin, cortisol and prolactin in dairy cows. In total twelve Brown Swiss cows on their first to third lactation were used. Pre-experimental period: all cows were suckled thr...

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Main Authors: V. Tančin, D. Schams, W.-D. Kraetzl, J. Mačuhová, R.M. Bruckmaier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2001-02-01
Series:Veterinární Medicína
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Online Access:https://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/vet-200102-0003_release-of-oxytocin-prolactin-and-cortisol-in-response-to-extraordinary-suckling.php