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Table 2 Mean peak serum cortisol concentrations (Cmax), time to peak concentration (Tmax) and area under the time-effect curve (AUEC) for cortisol determined using non-compartmental analysis

From: Pharmacokinetics and effect of intravenous meloxicam in weaned Holstein calves following scoop dehorning without local anesthesia

Cortisol parameters

Control

Meloxicam

P value

Tmax (min)

15.83 ± 4.92

19.17 ± 9.17

0.68

Cmax (nmol/L)

159.17 ± 11.032

165.00 ± 14.84

0.76

AUEC minute●nmol/L

133,584 ± 18,039

122,961 ± 20,441

0.70

  1. Cmax Peak cortisol concentrations.
  2. Tmax time to peak cortisol concentration.
  3. AUEC area under the time-effect curve for cortisol determined using non-compartmental analysis.
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BMC Veterinary Research

ISSN: 1746-6148

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