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Table 3 Group composition and chronological schedule of tasks carried out in each animal

From: Vaccination prepartum enhances the beneficial effects of melatonin on the immune response and reduces platelet responsiveness in sheep

Group

Composition

Dose

Administration

I

Mock control

  

II

Control+Melatonin implant

  

III

Vaccine

2 mL

subcutaneus

IV

Vaccine+Melatonin implant

2 mL

subcutaneus

Day

0

21

42

60

90

Vaccination

+

+

   

Melatonin implant

+

+

   

Blood collection

+

+

+

+

+

Platelet function

+

+

+

+

+

Melatonin measurement

+

+

+

+

+

Rectal temperature

+

+

   

Local reaction

+

+

   

General reaction

+

+