Plasma Leptin Involvement in the Regulation of VFI and Body Fat
Renato Vega
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Plasma Leptin Involvement in the Regulation of VFI and Body Fat

Study on Plasma Leptin Profiles in Cattle

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Plasma leptin has become an indicator of body fat accumulation and body fat metabolism. The involvement of body fat or plasma leptin in long-term feed intake regulation has become clearer, showing 25% reduction from 16 23 months (fattening period) of adlibitum feeding in fattening steers. Likewise, the insulin induced short term reduction in feed intake (24%) suggests the involvement of plasma leptin. The association of breed (Purebred Hereford vs Backcrossed Hereford) and feeding system shows significant elevation of plasma leptin of breed with higher growth potential coupled with the sensiti...