Prepubertal growth and single nucleotide polymorphism analysis of the growth hormone gene of low birth weight Holstein calves
Journal of Veterinary Science
;
: 157-160, 2018.
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in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-758767
ABSTRACT
Holstein calves weighing less than 20 kg at birth have been noted in Korea. Due to insufficient information, we raised small calves with age-matched normal birth weight Holstein calves and determined body weights before puberty. In addition, 3 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the growth hormone (GH) gene were analyzed. Up to 10 months of age, low birth weight calves were smaller than normal weight calves. In exon 5 of the GH gene, SNP genotype variation was detected in some small calves; however, this did not appear to be the only factor inducing low birth weight and slow growth.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Birth Weight
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Body Weight
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Infant, Low Birth Weight
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Growth Hormone
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Exons
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Puberty
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Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
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Parturition
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Genotype
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Korea
Limits:
Adolescent
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Veterinary Science
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
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