Repeatability of the ACTH stimulation test as reflected by salivary cortisol response in healthy horses

The aim of this study was to further characterize the ACTH stimulation test as reflected by salivary cortisol response and to measure the short- and long-term repeatability of it in healthy horses as a tool to assess the capacity of the adrenal cortex to secrete cortisol. Nineteen healthy horses were subjected to 3 ACTH stimulation tests. Intervals were 2  wk and 5 mo between the first and second and the second and third tests, respectively. A dose of 1-μg/kg BW synthetic ACTH was injected intravenously.

Source: Domestic Animal Endocrinology - May 11, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: M.D. Scheidegger, V. Gerber, A. Ramseyer, G. Sch üpbach-Regula, R.M. Bruckmaier, J.H. Van der Kolk Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research