Thermal Mechanisms Preventing or Favoring Multiple Ovulations in Dairy Cattle

While cows are predominantly monovular, over the past 30 years the incidence of multiple ovulations and thus twinning has increased considerably alongside milk production. Multiple pregnancies are not desirable as they negatively affect the health of cows and the herd economy. Although causal mechan...

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Main Authors: Fabio De Rensis, Giorgio Morini, Irina Garcia-Ispierto, Fernando López-Gatius
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/2/435