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The findings reveal a growing trend for non-invasive matrices like saliva, hair, and urine, reliably reflecting acute and chronic stress responses while minimising animal stress during sampling. Other sample types, such as blood, are becoming less and less used due to their stress-inducing factors. Such an approach aligns with the growing concerns regarding animals\u2019 welfare during research design. Each sample type contributes a unique perspective, and the matrix choice depends on the research objectives. Rather than one being universally superior or more reliable, they offer complementary data that enhance our understanding of the animal\u2019s stress profile. Cortisol concentrations may be influenced by many factors, from environmental ones, such as living conditions, to genetic and social ones. This analysis focuses on the challenges often met during cortisol concentrations research, such as small sample sizes and lack of official assessment protocols. 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