Effects of Abrupt vs Gradual Weaning on Cortisol and Immune Function Responses of Foals

Professional Animal Scientist

Volumn 19, Issue 1, 2003, Pages 55-61

  Turner, J L ^a   Arns, M J ^a   Minton, J E ^a   Pruitt, J A ^a  

^a KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Cortisol; Foal; Immunity; Weaning

Indexed keywords

EID: 85007622297     PISSN: 10807446     EISSN: 1525318X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.15232/S1080-7446(15)31376-0     Document Type: Article

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