This study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32172743);China Agriculture Research System(CARS-40);the Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Program(ASTIP)of CAAS.
Background Deteriorations in eggshell and bone quality are major challenges in aged laying hens.This study compared the differences of eggshell quality,bone parameters and their correlations as well as uterine physiol...
supported by the Sichuan Science and Technology Program(2021YJ0287);National Natural Science Foundation of China;PR China(31772616)。
Background:Dietary fiber(DF)is often eschewed in swine diet due to its anti-nutritional effects,but DF is attracting growing attention for its reproductive benefits.The objective of this study was to investigate the e...
supported by New Zealand dairy farmers through DairyNZ Inc.(RD1403);the Ministry of Business,Innovation,and Employment(DRCX1201).
Background:In seasonal,pasture-based,dairy production systems,cows must recover from calving and become pregnant within two to 3 months.To achieve this,the uterus must involute and ovulation must occur and continue at...
FAPESP-2015/26215-9 and CAPES-33002010047P6 to TM.FAPESP-2011/03226-4 to MB;funding bodies had no participation on the study,collection,analysis,interpretation of data nor in writing the manuscript
Background: A major,unresolved issue is how the uterine microenvironment determines pregnancy success in cattle.Before implantation,conceptus development depends on the uterine secretome(i.e.,histotroph).Despite its p...
provided by the National Science-Technology Support Plan Projects of China(No.2013BAD10B02–03);the Phase Ⅱ Project Funded by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions
Background: The focus of recent research has been directed toward the probiotic potential of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens(BA) on the gut health of animals. However, little is known about BA's effects on piglets with int...
partially supported by the Nebraska Pork Producers Council[grant number 14–238]
Background: During late gestation the placental epithelial interface becomes highly folded, which involves changes in stromal hyaluronan. Hyaluronan is composed of glucoronate and N-acetyl-glucosamine. We hypothesize...
FAPESP(2012/14731–4)to MFSF;CAPES PEC-PG 15068–12-9 to AMGD;CNPq 142,387–2015-0 to MS;CNPq 481,199/2012–8;FAPESP-2011/03226–4 to MB
Background: This study evaluated the impact of hormonal modulation at the onset of proestrus on ovarian response and uterine gene expression of beef cows.Methods: A total of 172 anestrous beef cows were assigned to ...
Background: Intra-uterine crowding(IUC) observed in hyperprolific sows impairs myofiber hyperplasia and overall fetal growth. Arginine supplementation(ARG) in gestation diets has been shown to positively affect litter...
supported by the National Institutes of Health grant R21HD073756 from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development and the Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Awards from Oak Ridge Associated Universities
Transforming growth factor β (TGFβ) superfamily is evolutionarily conserved and plays fundamental roles in cell growth and differentiation. Mounting evidence supports its important role in female reproduction and ...
Litter size and birth weights are limited by uterine capacity, defined as the ability of the uterus to maintain the appropriate development of some number of conceptuses. Uterine capacity is the result of the combined...