Leptin Concentrations in Relation to Energy Balance, Milk Yield, Intake, Live Weight, and Estrus in Dairy Cows.

Authors :: Liefers, S. C.
Veerkamp, R. F.
te Pas, M. F. W.
Delavaud, C.
Chilliard, Y.
van der Lende, T.
Source :: Journal of Dairy Science. Mar2003, Vol. 86 Issue 3, p799. 9p. 2 Charts, 6 Graphs.
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: Describes fluctuations in leptin concentrations during late pregnancy and lactation in dairy cows. Leptin concentrations and reproductive measures; Influence of feed intake on the production of leptin during the lactation period; Recovery of leptin concentrations after the nadir at parturition.

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