Domestic Animal Endocrinology
Volume 24, Issue 1 , Pages 15-29 , January 2003

Serum neuropeptide Y (NPY) and leptin concentrations in pigs selected for components of efficient lean growth

Received 15 April 2002 ,Accepted 6 June 2002.

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Domestic Animal Endocrinology
Volume 24, Issue 1 , Pages 15-29 , January 2003

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