Saliva and Blood Cortisol Measurement in Bottlenose Dolphins (<i>Tursiops truncatus</i>): Methodology, Application, and Limitations

Saliva and Blood Cortisol Measurement in Bottlenose Dolphins (<i>Tursiops truncatus</i>): Methodology, Application, and Limitations

A central task of zoos and aquaria is the frequent and accurate assessment of their animals’ welfare. Recently, important steps have been made, such as the introduction of animal welfare evaluation tools and welfare decision trees. To determine animal welfare, it is not only important to collect lif...

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Main Authors: Daniela Rickert, Ralph Simon, Lorenzo von Fersen, Katrin Baumgartner, Thomas Bertsch, Clemens Kirschbaum, Michael Erhard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
animal welfare
bottlenose dolphin
<i>Tursiops truncatus</i>
stress measurement
saliva cortisol
blood cortisol
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/1/22

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