Suroor Hafedth Mohammed, Tahreer Mohammed Al-Thuwaini*
...s, including leptin, and visfatin. The expression and/or secretion of adipokines could play a role in regulating fertility. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the association of litter size with the adipose tissue biomarkers in Awassi ewes. In the current study, 100 sexually mature, not pregnant or lactating, and healthy ewes between the ages of 3 and 4 years were evaluated. The live body weight and age of each animal were determined. Serum was collected to...
Tamadhur H. Hussein, Layth H. Merzah, Tahreer M. Al-Thuwaini*
...ue, including leptin and visfatin. Adipokines increase energy levels and stimulate the production of essential reproductive hormones to enhance reproductive activity in livestock. Therefore, this study examined the relationship between litter size and adipokines in Hamadani ewes. This study examined 140 ewes aged between 3 and 4 years, which were sexually mature, not pregnant or lactating, and healthy. Live body weight, age, and body measurements were recorded...
