Table 2.
Somatic sensitivity in adult female animals following ELS across the estrus cycle
| Phase | Treatment | Gram force (g) to elicit withdrawal |
|---|---|---|
| Metestrus/diestrus | Control | 56.2 ± 4.2 |
| Maternal separation | 50.7 ± 6.3 | |
| Control | 60.2 ± 1.4 | |
| Limited nesting | 59.2 ± 0.8 | |
| Odor only | 51.5 ± 2.7 | |
| Predictable | 53.2 ± 2.0 | |
| Unpredictable | 49.8 ± 5.3 | |
| Proestrus/estrus | Control | 81.8 ± 4.1*** |
| Maternal separation | 74.2 ± 1.8*** | |
| Control | 70.7 ± 2.8** | |
| Limited nesting | 66.7 ± 1.7** | |
| Odor only | 66.3 ± 0.9** | |
| Predictable | 65.8 ± 1.4*** | |
| Unpredictable | 71.3 ± 2.8** |
Mean ± SEM
**p < 0.05 vs same cycle control
***p < 0.05 metestrus/diestrus vs proestrus/estrus within same group