Abstract
Serum concentrations of growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) were determined in 5 calves in the same lineage with growth retardation. They had normal appetites, activities, body proportion, and laboratory test results. Calves with growth retardation had higher serum GH concentrations and lower serum IGF-1 concentrations. These findings suggested defects in the GH-IGF-1 axis, such as in the GH-receptor.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 167-170 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Veterinary Medical Science |
Volume | 63 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2001 Feb |
Keywords
- Growth hormone
- Growth-retarded cattle
- Insulin-like growth factor-1
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- veterinary(all)