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Leptin genotype is associated with lactation performance and health of Holstein cows.
Journal of dairy science - 1 Jul 2008
Chebel R C, Susca F, Santos J E P
Abstract excerpt
The objectives were to evaluate the associations among single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) in the R4C locus in exon 2 of the leptin gene and the lactational performance and health of Holstein cows. Eight hundred and fourteen lactating dairy cows had their DNA sequenced in exon 2 of the leptin gene to determine the presence of SNP in the R4C locus. Cows were milked 3 times daily, and yields of milk and milk...
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