H.G. Gamez-Vazquez  , C.A. Rosales-Nieto  , R. Banuelos-Valenzuela  , J. Urrutia-Morales  , M. Olivia-Díaz Gomez  , J.M. Silva-Ramos  , C.A. Meza-Herrera  , 
    Body Condition Score Positively Influence Plasma Leptin Concentrations in Criollo Goats,
    Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances,
    Volume 7,Issue 10,
    2008,
    Pages 1237-1240,
    ISSN 1680-5593,
    javaa.2008.1237.1240,
    (https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=javaa.2008.1237.1240)
    Abstract: This  study  was  evaluates  the  effect of body condition score (BCS) on leptin concentrations  of Criollo goats under increased photoperiod in central Mexico (22°N). Mature Criollo goats (n = 24)  were  assigned to one  of  4  experimental  groups  according  to  their  BCS:  Excellent (n = 6), Good (n = 6), Regular (n = 6) and Poor (n = 6).  Blood  samples  were  collected  in  5  random  dates  during  the  experimental  period (Feb-Jun) and leptin levels were analyzed by RIA. BCS affected (p<0.0) serum leptin concentration in a direct and proportional way; the better the BCS the greater serum leptin concentration. Results should help to understand adaptation mechanisms exerted by goats facing a marginal nutritional support. The last could be of economic significance especially in criollo goats managed under semi-arid conditions, in which scenarios of restricted nutrition prevail.
    Keywords: Criollo goats;increased photoperiod;body condition score;leptin