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Research Project: Improving Livestock Production by Developing Reproductive and Precision Management Technologies

Location: Livestock Bio-Systems

Title: Developmental programming of fertility in livestock

Author
item Cushman, Robert - Bob
item PERRY, GEORGE - South Dakota State University

Submitted to: Veterinary Clinics of North America
Publication Type: Book / Chapter
Publication Acceptance Date: 2/21/2019
Publication Date: 7/1/2019
Citation: Cushman, R.A., Perry, G.A. 2019. Developmental programming of fertility in livestock. Veterinary Clinics of North America. 35(2):321-330. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvfa.2019.02.003.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvfa.2019.02.003

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: Developmental programming became an area of interest to understand negative environmental impacts on progeny performance. Recently, the concept that we may be able to harness developmental programming to target animals to their niche in the production system has gained recognition. Female fertility is an area where developmental programming has been moderately successful; however, the mechanisms remain unclear. While some studies have demonstrated differences in gonadal development and attainment of puberty in response to developmental programming, these have not translated to improved fertility. To improve response to developmental programming it is critical to identify factors that contribute to inconsistencies across studies.