Fecal Cortisol Metabolites Indicate Increased Stress Levels in Horses During Breaking-In: A Pilot Study

Fecal Cortisol Metabolites Indicate Increased Stress Levels in Horses During Breaking-In: A Pilot Study

Sport horses are frequently exposed to situations that were identified as stressors, indicated by an increased cortisol release, which might impair animal welfare. However, while many studies deal with the impact of exercise, transport, and competition on stress in horses, little is known about the...

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Main Authors: Julia Krieber, Aurelia C. Nowak, Jakob Geissberger, Oliver Illichmann, Sabine Macho-Maschler, Rupert Palme, Franziska Dengler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
equine
stress
glucocorticoids
feces
training
riding
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/12/1693
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