Short Immobilization in a Sling Does Not Lead to Increased Salivary Cortisol Levels in Pigs

The goal of the present study was to evaluate the potential stress developed in farm hybrid pigs and miniature laboratory pigs briefly restrained in a sling, by measuring salivary cortisol levels. The study was performed in 20 healthy pigs grouped into three groups: group HYB-F: hybrid female pigs (...

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Main Authors: Sara Puy, Marta Giral, Dolores C. García-Olmo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-09-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/19/2760
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