Differential average daily gain of pregnant Holstein × Gyr dairy heifers causes placental adaptations to support fetal growth and development

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of differential average daily gain targets of dairy heifers throughout gestation on placental hemodynamics, uterine involution, colostrum production of the heifers, and effects on newborn calf weight and immunity transfer. Fourteen Holstein × Gyr he...

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Main Authors: Kellen R. Oliveira, Antônio P.O. Neto, Caio A. Diamantino, Isabela O. Eiterer, Renato D. Araújo, Yamê F.R. Sancler-Silva, Alex L. Silva, Marcio S. Duarte, Polyana P. Rotta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-10-01
Series:Journal of Dairy Science
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022030223003132

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