Fecal Glucocorticoid Metabolites as Biomarkers in Equids: Assay Choice Matters
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DOI: 10.1002/jwmg.22066
Abstract: Free ranging animals are exposed to environmental, demographic, and ecological challenges over time, which can affect their health and fitness. Non‐invasive biomarkers can provide insight into how animals cope with these challenges and assess the… read more here.
Keywords: management; corticosterone; glucocorticoid; fecal glucocorticoid ... See more keywords
Glucocorticoid metabolites in an ex situ nocturnal bird, the tropical screech owl Megascops choliba: effects of sex, activity period and inter-individual variation
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DOI: 10.1093/conphys/coad016
Abstract: This study analytically and biologically validated an enzyme immunoassay for quantification of glucocorticoid metabolites (MGC) in Megascops choliba. Differences in MGC levels were recorded between individuals in relation to time of day, but not in… read more here.
Keywords: glucocorticoid metabolites; metabolites situ; nocturnal bird; situ nocturnal ... See more keywords
Study of fecal glucocorticoid metabolites in captive Asian elephants in Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand
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DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2022.647-654
Abstract: Background and Aim: Over the past two decades, the number of elephant camps in Thailand has increased considerably, and captive elephants have become more popular within the tourism industry. Tourist activities involving elephant exhibitions and… read more here.
Keywords: captive asian; glucocorticoid metabolites; asian elephants; fecal glucocorticoid ... See more keywords