Assessing salivary cortisol and testosterone as non-invasive biomarkers for GnRH-immunocastration efficiency in heavy pigs
The results underline the significance of salivary cortisol and testosterone as stress and hormonal balance indicators in heavy pigs with immunocastration. This study provides insights into the complex hormonal reactions to stress post-castration and emphasizes the need for further research to enhance animal welfare practices. Overall, salivary testing offers a practical approach to evaluating immunocastration efficacy and monitoring pig health and well-being.
Authors
- S. Barbieri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3628-2129)
- Elie Atallah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1892-7803)
- Michela Minero (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8285-5501)
- Gaia Pesenti Rossi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7012-9948)
- Silvia Mazzola (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8131-4340)
- Joel Filipe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8849-2051)
- Emanuela Dalla Costa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5037-3759)
- A. Pecile (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7326-7046)
Institutions
- University of Milan (IT)
- Centro Ricerche Produzioni Animali (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Veterinary Research
- Published
- 2025-04-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-025-04708-w
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.35
Funders
- Regione Lombardia