The importance of developmental programming in the dairy industry.
Anim Reprod Sci
; 262: 107428, 2024 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-38340370
ABSTRACT
The concept of developmental programming suggests that environmental influences during pre- and early postnatal life that can have long-term effects on future health and performance. In dairy cattle, maternal body growth, age, parity and milk yield, as well as environmental factors during gestation, have the potential to create a suboptimal environment for the developing fetus. As a result, the calf's phenotype may undergo adaptations. Moreover, developmental programming can have long-term effects on subsequent birth weight, immunity and metabolism, as well as on postnatal growth, body composition, fertility, milk yield and even longevity of dairy cows. This review provides an overview of the impact of developmental programming on later health and performance in dairy cows.
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Assunto principal:
Lactação
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Indústria de Laticínios
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Animals
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Pregnancy
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En
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article