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Journal of Animal Science, Vol 77, Issue 10 2757-2765, Copyright © 1999 by American Society of Animal Science

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Effects of level of energy intake and energy demand on growth hormone, insulin, and metabolites in Targhee and Suffolk ewes

P. G. Hatfield, W. A. Head Jr, J. A. Fitzgerald and D. M. Hallford
Montana State University, Bozeman 59717, USA. hatfield@montana.edu

Yearling ewes (n = 32) were used in a 2x2x2 factorial experiment to determine effects of breed (Targhee vs. Suffolk), energy intake (1x vs. 3x NEm requirements, and physiological status (nonpregnant, nonlactating vs. lactating) on serum GH, insulin, NEFA, glucose, and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) concentrations. Blood collections were made in two periods that began 21 and 32 d after ewes lambed. Lactating ewes had more GH peaks (P<.10), higher (P<.01) mean GH concentration, and greater (P<.01) area under the GH curve (AUC) than nonlactating ewes. The AUC was greater (P<.01) in ewes fed 1x NEm than in ewes fed 3x NEm. Energy intake had no effect on serum GH before feeding (P>.23) when evaluated within physiological statuses. After feeding, GH concentrations were greater (P<.10) for ewes fed 1x NEm than for those fed 3x NEm. Insulin and glucose did not differ (P>.23) between energy intake levels. Insulin and glucose were greater (P<.001) in nonlactating than in lactating ewes when evaluated within breed. Lactating and Targhee ewes fed 1x NEm had greater (P<.001) NEFA concentration than nonlactating and Targhee ewes fed 3x NEm, respectively. Ewes fed 3x NEm and Targhee ewes had greater (P<.005) BUN concentrations than ewes fed 1x NEm and Suffolk ewes, respectively. Physiological status seems to play a more important role in the regulation of GH than does energy intake. Higher BUN concentrations in Targhee than in Suffolk ewes demonstrates one metabolic event that distinguishes a breed's adaptation to the environment in which it originated.


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