Effects of castration on behaviour and plasma cortisol concentrations in young lambs, kids and calves

Research in Veterinary Science - Tập 51 Số 2 - Trang 149-154 - 1991
D. J. Mellor1, V. Molony2, I. S. Robertson3
1Moredun Research Institute, 408 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh EH17 7JH, UK
2Department of Preclinical Sciences, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Edinburgh, Summerhall, Edinburgh EH9 1QH, UK
3Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Edinburgh, Summerhall, Edinburgh EH9 1QH, UK

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