Temporary Relocation During Rest Periods: Relocation Stress and Other Factors Influence Hair Cortisol Concentrations in Horses

    April 2020 in “ Animals ”
    Jaume Gardela, Annaïs Carbajal, Oriol Talló-Parra … Manel López‐Béjar
    Studysummary This study reported that relocation in police horses was associated with elevated hair cortisol concentrations, possibly suggesting altered welfare due to changed surroundings, and that seasonal variations affected both cortisol levels and hair growth.
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