Effects of alprazolam on capture stress-related serum cortisol responses in Korean raccoon dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides koreensis)
Journal of Veterinary Science
; : 103-105, 2011.
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ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of alprazolam on the stress that Korean raccoon dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides koreensis) may experience while caught in a live trap by measuring their serum cortisol response. The animals were placed in a live trap with or without being pretreated with oral doses of alprazolam. In both groups, pre-trap blood samples were initially collected without anesthesia before the animals were positioned in the live trap; then post-trap blood samples were collected after the animals had remained in the live trap for 2 h. Changes in cortisol levels were observed using a chemiluminescent immunoassay. The level of cortisol increased in the control group and decreased in the alprazolam-pretreatment group (p < 0.05). In this study, we demonstrated that alprazolam pretreatment reduced stress during live trap capture.
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Main subject:
Anxiety
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Anti-Anxiety Agents
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Alprazolam
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Restraint, Physical
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Raccoon Dogs
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Republic of Korea
Limits:
Animals
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
Journal of Veterinary Science
Year:
2011
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Article