CORTISOL CONCENTRATIONS IN MALE ALASKAN MOOSE (ALCES A. GIGAS) AFTER EXOGENOUS ACTH ADMINISTRATION

Authors

  • George A. Bubenik
  • Charles C. Schwartz
  • John Carnes

Abstract

Blood levels of cortisol were determined in five yearling Alaskan moose after and exogenous administration of 40 I.U. of ACTH. A rapid elevation of cortisol concentration (over 15μg/100 mL) within 60 min. of ACTH injection demonstrated an unexpectedly high level of adrenocortical response to a simulated stress. The results in moose are compared to several other deer species.

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Published

1994-01-01

How to Cite

Bubenik, G. A., Schwartz, C. C., & Carnes, J. (1994). CORTISOL CONCENTRATIONS IN MALE ALASKAN MOOSE (ALCES A. GIGAS) AFTER EXOGENOUS ACTH ADMINISTRATION. Alces: A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose, 30, 65–69. Retrieved from https://alcesjournal.org/index.php/alces/article/view/943