Handling and restraint induce a significant increase in plasma corticosterone in Hispaniolan Amazon parrots (Amazona ventralis)

To measure baseline plasma corticosterone levels in Hispaniolan Amazon parrots (Amazona ventralis) and assess the effects of handling and restraint on corticosterone levels over 1 hour, reflective of what parrots might experience during veterinary care. 10 male and 12 female Hispaniolan Amazon parro...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of veterinary research 2023-05, Vol.84 (5), p.1-7
Hauptverfasser:	Parks, Shelby N, Tully, Thomas N, Settle, Aspen L, Lattin, Christine R
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Amazona ventralis blood blood sampling cages corticosterone enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay females males parrots patients stress response veterinary medicine
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