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Effects of 1 hour transportation by a truck on cellular immune function were investigated in Holstein castrated calves of 6 months of age. Mitogen-induced blastogenesis of lymphocytes and Nitroblue tetrazolium (NBT) reduction activity of phagocytes in peripheral blood were determined before and 6 and 24 hours after the transportation and compared with those of control animals. Increases were observed in both of the activities 6 hours after the transportation. The increments returned to the initial level within 24 hours. These results suggest a temporary enhancement of cellular immune function due to the transportation.
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