Comparison of Telomere Length in Age-Matched Primiparous and Multiparous Brahman Cows

Comparison of Telomere Length in Age-Matched Primiparous and Multiparous Brahman Cows

Physiological and psychological stressors have been associated with the attrition of telomeres, which are the protective caps of chromosomes. This study compares the telomere length (TL) in 4-year-old Brahman cows grouped by the first parity (n = 8) and the second parity (n = 11). The cows were bled...

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Main Authors: Sydney E. O’Daniel, Kelli J. Kochan, Charles R. Long, David G. Riley, Ronald D. Randel, Thomas H. Welsh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
stress
telomere
parturition
cattle
Brahman
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/14/2325

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