Article
Short Communication: Genetic Selection for Milk Production Increases Plasma Ghrelin in Dairy Cows
1 Sept 2006
Abstract excerpt
Ghrelin is an endogenous ligand of the growth hormone secretagogue receptor and a potent orexigenic agent in human and rodent studies, but there is limited information about its effect in dairy cows. Twelve low genetic merit and 9 high genetic merit Holstein-Friesian dairy cows in peak lactation that were offered unrestricted access to fresh pasture were used to determine whether genetic selection for milk...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
