Effect of melatonin supplementation from mid to late gestation on hair growth and skin temperature of beef cattle

An abstract of a study by McCarty et al on the effect of melatonin supplementation from mid to late gestation on hair growth and skin temperature of beef cattle is presented. Melatonin has been previously shown to increase distal skin temperature and decrease core body temperature in humans. However...

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Published in:Journal of animal science 2017-08, Vol.95, p.35
Main Authors: McCarty, K J, Owen, M P T, Hart, C G, Yankey, K C, Smith, T, Lemley, C O
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal reproduction
Beef
Beef cattle
Body temperature
Bovidae
Cattle
Gestation
Hair
Melatonin
Skin
Skin temperature
Supplements
Temperature effects
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Summary:An abstract of a study by McCarty et al on the effect of melatonin supplementation from mid to late gestation on hair growth and skin temperature of beef cattle is presented. Melatonin has been previously shown to increase distal skin temperature and decrease core body temperature in humans. However, limited research is available on the impact of melatonin on skin temperature in cattle. In summary, melatonin supplementation did not alter BW, rectal temperature, or temperature of the shaved area. However, temperature of the unshaved area was decreased during melatonin supplementation.
ISSN:0021-8812
1525-3163