Severe body condition loss lowers hepatic output of IGF1 with adverse effects on the dominant follicle in dairy cows

The severe loss of body condition score (BCS) during the early lactation period has been associated with infertility in cows. However, the mechanisms are not fully understood. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of BCS loss on liver health, and ovarian functions in cows during early lact...

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Published in:	Animal
Main Authors:	Teshome Wondie Alemu, Yasmin Schuermann, Ejimedo Madogwe, Audrey St. Yves, Naomi Dicks, Rodrigo Bohrer, Valerie Higginson, Rafael G Mondadori, Mariana Priotto de Macedo, Milena Taibi, Bushansingh Baurhoo, Vilceu Bordignon, Raj Duggavathi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2024-02-01
Subjects:	Follicular fluid Granulosa cells IGF1 Liver Transcriptome
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731123003804