Absence of diurnal rhythm of plasma cortisol in Bos indicus (Boran) cattle
Keywords:
Plasma cortisol, Diurnal rhythm, Boran cattleAbstract
Plasma cortisol concentrations were determined by radioimmunoassay in blood samples which were taken at hourly intervals over 24 h from eight Bos indicus (Boran) cattle via indwelling jugular cannulae. Statistical analysis revealed no diurnal variation of cortisol in Boran cattle. Possible explanations for this are cited in the discussion.Issue
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Research Papers