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Published online by Cambridge University Press: 20 November 2017
Since evidence is present that genetic correlations between start of luteal activity and energy balance, milk yield and live weight exist (Veerkamp et al., 2000), it could be hypothesised that polymorphisms at the leptin gene locus might play a role. The first objective of this study was to associate plasma leptin levels during late pregnancy with genetic differences in the leptin gene. The second objective was to relate these polymorphisms with variations in energy balance, milk production, dry matter intake and fertility.