Evaluation of information obtained from a series of blood samples from stress-free roaming cattle taken with the aid of radio remote controlled small portable blood (or other body fluids) sampling devices

Authors

  • E. Stephan Department of Animal Management and Protection, Veterinary University of Hannover, D-3000, Hannover, Federal Republic of Germany
  • M. Cybik Department of Animal Management and Protection, Veterinary University of Hannover, D-3000, Hannover, Federal Republic of Germany

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol0no24p35-37

Keywords:

Adrenal cortex hormones, aircraft, Blood chemistry, Blood specimen collection, remote control, Stress

Abstract

Blood samples were taken from 40 free-roaming pregnant cows before, during and after low altitude overflights of different types of jet and helicopter aircraft, using a device that can take and store samples by remote radio control. Laboratory analysis revealed that increases of blood plasma corticosteroid levels were dependent on both the type of aircraft and the individual animal.

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Published

1989-11-01

How to Cite

Stephan, E., & Cybik, M. (1989). Evaluation of information obtained from a series of blood samples from stress-free roaming cattle taken with the aid of radio remote controlled small portable blood (or other body fluids) sampling devices. The Bovine Practitioner, (24), 35–37. https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol0no24p35-37

Issue

No. 24 (1989 November)

Section

Articles