Domestic Animal Endocrinology
Volume 39, Issue 2 , Pages 137-146 , August 2010

Feed efficiency and body composition are related to cortisol response to adrenocorticotropin hormone and insulin-induced hypoglycemia in rams

  • S.A. Knott

      Affiliations

    • Melbourne School of Land and Environment, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
    • Department of Primary Industries, Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
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  • L.J. Cummins

      Affiliations

    • “Ivanhoe,” Cavendish, Victoria, Australia
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  • F.R. Dunshea

      Affiliations

    • Melbourne School of Land and Environment, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
    • Department of Primary Industries, Werribee, Victoria, Australia
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for correspondence: Melbourne School of Land and Environment, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia; Phone: +61 3 8344 7124; Fax: +61 3 8344 5037
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  • B.J. Leury

      Affiliations

    • Melbourne School of Land and Environment, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia

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 S.A. Knott's present affiliation: EH Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation (Industry & Investment NSW and Charles Sturt University); School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia.

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doi: 10.1016/j.domaniend.2010.03.003

Domestic Animal Endocrinology
Volume 39, Issue 2 , Pages 137-146 , August 2010

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