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Serum concentrations of leptin in six genetic lines of swine and relationship with growth and carcass characteristics.
Journal of animal science - 1 Jan 2003
Berg E P, McFadin E L, Maddock R R, Goodwin N, Baas T J, Keisler D H
Abstract excerpt
The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between serum concentrations of the hormone leptin with growth and carcass traits insix distinct breeds of pigs entered into the 2000 National Barrow Show Sire Progeny Test. Breeds evaluated were Berkshire (n = 131), Chester White (n = 33), Duroc (n = 40), Landrace (n = 23), Poland China (n = 26), and Yorkshire (n = 41). Serum samples were collected and...
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