The relationship between endogenous insulin-like growth factors and growth in pigs
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1999
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Owens, P.
Gatford, K.
Walton, P.
Morley, W.
Campbell, R.
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Journal of Animal Science, 1999; 77(8):2098-2103
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P. C. Owens, K. L. Gatford, P. E. Walton, W. Morley and R. G. Campbell
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Previous studies have reported conflicting data on gender differences in plasma IGF-I in postnatal pigs. There is also debate over the role of IGF-II in regulation of postnatal growth. We have, therefore, determined the concentrations of plasma IGF-I, IGF-II, and IGF-binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3) in boars, barrows, and gilts and related these to postnatal growth characteristics. Plasma concentrations of IGF-I were higher in boars than in gilts or barrows from 13 wk. of age, and plasma IGF-II levels were generally higher in barrows than in boars or gilts. Plasma IGFBP-3 levels were higher in boars than in gilts or barrows at most ages. Between 15 and 23 wk. of age, IGF-I and IGFBP-3, but not IGF-II, were positively associated with growth rate, voluntary feed intake, and gain:feed ratio. Plasma IGF-II, but not IGF-I or IGFBP-3, was positively associated with backfat depth during this period. These results support the hypothesis that circulating IGF-I and IGF-II are regulators of lean and adipose tissue growth, respectively.
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© 1999 by American Society of Animal Science