@article{MAKHILLJAVA20076176, title = {Relationship of Serum Leptin Concentration to Fat Deposition in Slaughtered Young Camels}, journal = {Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances}, volume = {6}, number = {1}, pages = {16-19}, year = {2007}, issn = {1680-5593}, doi = {javaa.2007.16.19}, url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1680-5593&doi=javaa.2007.16.19}, author = {A.A. Al-Azraqi}, keywords = {Leptin,back-fat thickness,camels,ruminants,meat,Saudi Arabia}, abstract = {Body weight, back-fat thickness and serum leptin concentration were measured in a total of 166 young camels. Serum concentration of leptin increased linearly with body fat and age and highly correlated with back-fat thickness, suggesting that serum leptin content is a good indicator of body fatness in camels.} }