Evidence for placental compensation in cattle

Prenatal development is known to be extremely sensitive to maternal and environmental challenges. In this study, we hypothesize that body growth and lactation during gestation in cattle reduce nutrient availability for the pregnant uterus, with consequences for placental development. Fetal membranes...

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Main Authors: M. Van Eetvelde, M.M. Kamal, M. Hostens, L. Vandaele, L.O. Fiems, G. Opsomer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-01-01
Series:Animal
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731116000318