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Analysis reveals that leptin gene polymorphism influences productivity and health traits in Holstein cattle, suggesting genetic factors play a key role.
The aim of this study was to analyse the relationship between the leptin gene and the productivity of Polish HF cattle as well as their functional traits (health). The study was conducted on a sample chosen from one of the West-Pomeranian farms. The lowest percentage of pathogenic disease (mastitis, endometritis) was recorded in the cattle with CT genotype for leptin, whilst cows with TT genotype had fewest metabolic diseases. The study found that the TT cattle were significantly more efficient (P ≤ 0.01; P ≤ 0.05) than other groups in value and energy corrected milk (VCM and ECM) as well as in milk fat and protein yields in their first lactation.
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