TY  - JOUR
T1  - Body Condition Score Positively Influence Plasma Leptin Concentrations in Criollo Goats
AU - , H.G. Gamez-Vazquez AU - , C.A. Rosales-Nieto AU - , R. Banuelos-Valenzuela AU - , J. Urrutia-Morales AU - , M. Olivia-Díaz Gomez AU - , J.M. Silva-Ramos AU - , C.A. Meza-Herrera 
JO  - Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances
VL  - 7
IS  - 10
SP  - 1237
EP  - 1240
PY  - 2008
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1680-5593
DO  - javaa.2008.1237.1240
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=javaa.2008.1237.1240
KW  - Criollo goats
KW  -increased photoperiod
KW  -body condition score
KW  -leptin
AB  - 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.
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