@article{MAKHILLJAVA20087101401,
    title = {Body Condition Score Positively Influence Plasma Leptin Concentrations in Criollo Goats},
    journal = {Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances},
    volume = {7},
    number = {10},
    pages = {1237-1240},
    year = {2008},
    issn = {1680-5593},
    doi = {javaa.2008.1237.1240},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1680-5593&doi=javaa.2008.1237.1240},
    author = {H.G. Gamez-Vazquez,C.A. Rosales-Nieto,R. Banuelos-Valenzuela,J. Urrutia-Morales,M. Olivia-Díaz Gomez,J.M. Silva-Ramos and},
    keywords = {Criollo goats,increased photoperiod,body condition score,leptin},
    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.}
    }