Variability associated with experimental conditions and techniques (1998)

Reilly, J.

Abstract

A partial review of variables associated with experimental conditions and sample collection techniques. Stress is an adaptive response to changes or challenges in the animal's environment involving a variety of interlocking anatomical, physiological, biochemical, immunological and behavioural adaptation mechanisms in an attempt to maintain a state of equilibrium [p. 1]. If stress becomes extreme or continuous, as in overstress or distress, effort put into the animal's response becomes substantial. The animal may become aware of the effort and could then be said to be 'suffering' [p.1].