Over Time Decay of Cortisol Metabolites in Faecal Pellets of Koalas in Central Queensland

Faecal material can be a valuable source of information for a range of animal health aspects and can be used to measure faecal cortisol metabolites (FCMs). FCM values can relate to physiological stress responses. However, freshly defecated pellets are not always available and environmental condition...

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Published in:	Animals
Main Authors:	Flavia Santamaria, Rolf Schlagloth, Rupert Palme, Joerg Henning
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Subjects:	koala <i>Phascolarctos cinereus</i> glucocorticoid metabolites faeces stability non-invasive monitoring
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/12/3376