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Skandakumar, S.; Stodulski, G.; Hau, J. | ||||
| Title | Salivary IgA: a Possible Stress Marker In Dogs | Type | Abstract | ||
| Year | 1995 | Publication | Animal Welfare | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 4 | Issue | 4 | Pages | 339-350 |
| Keywords | Animal Welfare; Behaviour; Cortisol; Dog; Salivary Iga (S-Iga); Stress; Well-Being | ||||
| Abstract | Stress in humans has been reported to be associated with a decrease in the salivary immunoglobulin A (s-IgA) levels enabling the possible use of s-IgA to assess stress. Prolonged stress, if reliably assessed in a non-invasive manner, may be used to assess animal welfare. This study analysed groups of dogs undergoing physical and temperamental training and s-IgA levels were measured by rocket immunoelectrophoresis in prospective samples. Behavioural assessment was carried out and cortisol levels in saliva were measured by ELISA. A significant negative correlation (P < 0.007) between the logarithmic cortisol concentrations and s-IgA levels in saliva was recorded. The behavioural assessment of the dogs agreed well with the biochemical markers. It is concluded that IgA levels in saliva may be a useful marker of dog well-being and that stress results in decreased s-IgA levels. | ||||
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| Call Number | Equine Behaviour @ team @ | Serial | 5964 | ||
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