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Influence of restraint and isolation stress on plasma cortisol in male karakul sheep.

Authors :
Moolchandani, Anil
Sareen, Meenaxi
Vaishnav, Jagdish
Source :
Veterinary Archives / Veterinarski Arhiv; 2008, Vol. 78 Issue 4, p357-362, 6p, 1 Chart
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article discusses a study on the effect of restraint and isolation stress (RIS) in male karakul sheep's hormonal profile. Six male adult sheep were put to restraint and isolation stress after which blood samples were collected and analyzed. The study, conducted by Anil Moolchandani, Meenaxi Saree and Jagdish Vaishnav of Rajasthan Agricultural University in India, found a significant effect of RIS on plasma cortisol of the sheep's hormonal profile.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03725480
Volume :
78
Issue :
4
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Veterinary Archives / Veterinarski Arhiv
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
45342797