title: Vasopressin and oxytocin in plasma of veal calves, sheep and pigs after high voltage electrical stunning.
abstract: The levels of vasopressin and oxytocin in the plasma of veal calves, sheep and pigs were determined during and after a general epileptiform insult induced by high voltage stunning. Immediately after stunning, a sharp increase in the vasopressin and oxytocin levels was observed in the plasma, followed by a gradual decrease during the next hour. The duration of the general epileptiform insult was correlated (r = 0·79) with the highest measured levels of vasopressin after electrical stunning in the pigs (p ≤ 0·05). It is suggested that secretion of these neurohypophyseal hormones may affect the memory of aversive experiences during a general epileptiform insult.
authors: Research Institute for Animal Production 'Schoonoord', Driebergseweg 10D, PO Box 501, 3700 AM Zeist, The Netherlands.
authors: E
authors: E
authors: Lambooy
authors: W B
authors: WB
authors: Mens
authors: T B
authors: TB
authors: van Wimersma Greidanus