Evaluation of Reproductive Tract Cytokines in Post-partum Beef Cows Relating to Reproductive Microbiota and Fertility Outcomes

The activity of the immune system in the reproductive tract has been proven to be crucial in the response to uterine diseases, normal reproductive functions, and tolerance to the allogeneic fetus during pregnancy. The objectives of the current study were to (1) evaluate uterine and vaginal cytokine...

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Main Authors: Rebecca K. Poole, Taylor B. Ault-Seay, Rebecca R. Payton, Phillip R. Myer, Andrea S. Lear, Ky G. Pohler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Animal Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fanim.2021.704714/full