Circadian Corticosterone Profile in Laying Hens (<i>Gallus gallus domesticus</i>)

Measurement of blood corticosterone concentrations has been established as an indicator for assessment of acute distress. Therefore, knowledge on physiological fluctuations is required, but previous studies allow little conclusion on daily fluctuations in domestic chickens (<i>Gallus gallus do...

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Main Authors: Theresa Hillebrecht, Rüdiger Korbel, Monika Rinder, Manfred Gahr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-03-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/6/873