Table 2. IGF-1, dopamine, and cortisol levels in rabbits reared in enriched and conventional cages.
| Trait | CO cohort (n = 20) | WS cohort (n = 20) | RD cohort (n = 20) | CB cohort (n = 20) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IGF-1 ng/mL | 85.57 ± 29.26b | 119.47 ± 23.07a | 116.59 ± 17.07a | 105.21 ± 7.04a | 0.023 |
| Dopamine nmol/L | 31.22 ± 5.44b | 30.93 ± 7.13b | 33.41 ± 7.02b | 40.58 ± 14.22a | 0.039 |
| Cortisol ng/mL | 108.47 ± 34.46a | 80.42 ± 10.72b | 84.90 ± 14.19b | 76.58 ± 10.20b | 0.036 |
Notes.
a, b signify values that differ significantly (p <0.05).
- CO
- control
- WS
- willow stick
- RD
- rubber duck
- CB
- can of beans