Allostatic Load Index Effectively Measures Chronic Stress Status in Zoo-Housed Giraffes

Allostatic Load Index Effectively Measures Chronic Stress Status in Zoo-Housed Giraffes

For giraffes, few standardized methods exist for quantifying chronic stress. Allostatic load index is quantified from a panel of multi-system stress biomarkers to estimate cumulative stress. Our objective was to determine whether a panel of biomarkers selected for their role in allostatic load would...

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Main Authors:	Haley N. Beer, Lisa K. Karr, Trenton C. Shrader, Dustin T. Yates
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:	Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens
Subjects:	stressors morbidity morality zoo welfare conservation
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2673-5636/4/3/44

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