Stezenie kortykosteronu, adrenaliny i noradrenaliny oraz aktywnosc granulocytow obojetnochlonnych we krwi kurczat w ostrym stresie immobilizacji

The level of adrenaline, noradrenaline and corticosterone in blood plasma of adult chickens immobilized by fastening of legs and wings was examined after 1, 3, 6, 12 and 24 h since the beginning of immobilization. The level of adrenaline and corticosterone increased significantly after 3 and 6 h since the beginning of immobilization and then steadily decreased. The concentration of noradrenaline significantly lowered during the whole period of immobilization. It was also noted a slight increase of metabolic activity of blood neutrophils measured in the NBT. These results point to decrease of the suprarenal glands activity (adaptation) just after a few hours of stress.