Tо determine hоw vаrying cоncentrаtions of leptin аnd kisspeptin affect the onset of puberty in heifers during different developmental stages, and to evaluate how these levels are influenced by diet and environmental conditions. Objective 1: To investigate the relationship between leptin and kisspeptin expression in prepubertal and pubertal heifers fed different dietary regimens. Hypothesis 1: Heifers on a nutrient-rich diet will experience earlier puberty onset due to elevated leptin levels, which will accelerate kisspeptin expression, whereas heifers on restricted diets will show delayed puberty due to reduced leptin and kisspeptin activity. Objective 2: To assess the impact of varying leptin concentrations on GnRH release and subsequent ovarian follicular activity. Hypothesis 2: Lower leptin levels will result in decreased kisspeptin expression and GnRH release, causing delayed puberty onset, while higher leptin levels will enhance these processes. Objective 3: To evaluate the effects of environmental factors, such as temperature and photoperiod, on leptin and kisspeptin expression and their modulation of GnRH secretion in beef heifers. Hypothesis 3: Longer photoperiods and cooler temperatures will increase leptin signaling, promoting kisspeptin and GnRH secretion, leading to earlier puberty onset in beef heifers.
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