Metabolic Effects of Growth Hormone and Diethylstilbestrol in Lambs. II. Effects of Daily Ovine Growth Hormone Injections on Plasma Metabolites and Nitrogen-Retention in Fed Lambs3

1 February 1970

journal article
Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Journal of Animal Science

Vol. 30 (2) , 236-240
https://doi.org/10.2527/jas1970.302236x

Abstract

Studies were conducted to evaluate the effects of daily injections of ovine GH in fed sheep on plasma levels of NEFA, glucose, insulin, PUN and FAA-N. The effects of treatment on nitrogen balance were also observed. It was noted that GH treatment resuited in increased levels of plasma NEFA, glucose and insulin and a decrease in PUN. No detectable effect was noted on plasma FAA-N. Nitrogen-retention was almost doubled during GH treatment. These effects of GH treatment are in agreement with results reported by others in both ruminant and nonruminant species. Copyright © 1970. American Society of Animal Science. Copyright 1970 by American Society of Animal Science

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