Analysis of different biological matrices for glucocorticoid detection in wild Cervidae and Bovidae from Europe and North America: a review

Abstract Background Stressful situations that trigger an acute stress response help animals to survive in the wild. In contrast, a prolonged stressful situation can have a negative effect on the animal’s health. The organism activates the HPA axis, which stimulates the adrenal cortex through an intr...

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Main Authors: Valentina Barukčić, Fiammetta Berlinguer, Valeria Pasciu, Francesca Daniela Sotgiu, Nikica Šprem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-025-04678-z
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