Cortisol as a reliable indicator of stress in alpacas and llamas

Authors

  • Nino Arias C. Facultad de Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima
  • Billie Velapatiño Animal Welfare Program, Faculty of Land and Food Systems, University of British Columbia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v26i1.10915

Keywords:

animal welfare, behaviour, camelids, cortisol, stress

Abstract

Research papers on the measurement of cortisol and its metabolites in alpacas and llamas were reviewed. Plasma, serum, saliva cortisol and fecal cortisol metabolites concentrations increase after stress events. The interpretation of these results should be complemented with additional physiological signs and behavioral observations.

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Published

2015-03-30

Issue

Vol. 26 No. 1 (2015)

Section

Artículo de revisión

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Copyright (c) 2015 Nino Arias C., Billie Velapatiño

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How to Cite

Arias C., N., & Velapatiño, B. (2015). Cortisol as a reliable indicator of stress in alpacas and llamas. Revista De Investigaciones Veterinarias Del Perú, 26(1), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v26i1.10915