ACTH and Control Injection Data (WBC differential count, serum corticosterone and cortisol concentrations) for 6, 17, and 26 WOA Pullets

10.4231/PD9D-2B91

Darrin M Karcher , Gregory Fraley , Meagan Elise Abraham , Priscilla Serpa

12/31/2022

Laying hen pullets were injected with an ACTH or saline solution at 6, 17, and 26 weeks of age. Serum corticosterone and cortisol as well as white blood cell (WBC) differential counts were collected. Injection times, doses, and comments are also...

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