Acta Vet. Brno 2022, 91: 261-266

https://doi.org/10.2754/avb202291030261

Sampling methods for determination of cortisol in pig saliva and their use in the assessment of pig welfare

Michaela Němečková, Tereza Popelková, Petr Chloupek

University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Faculty of Veterinary Hygiene and Ecology, Department of Animal Protection and Welfare and Veterinary Public Health, Brno, Czech Republic

Received October 25, 2021
Accepted June 14, 2022

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