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Fecal Glucocorticoid Analysis: Non-invasive Adrenal Monitoring in Equids
Kelly Yarnell 1, Rebecca S. Purcell 2, Susan L. Walker 2
1School of Animal Rural and Environmental Science, Nottingham Trent University, 2Chester Zoo, Upton-by-Chester

Adrenal activity can be assessed in the equine species by analysis of feces for corticosterone metabolites. The method offers a non-invasive option to assess long term patterns in both domestic and free ranging horses. This protocol describes the enzyme linked immunoassay involved and the associated biochemical validation.

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