Managing the Prenatal Environment to Enhance Livestock Productivity

Häftad, Engelska, 2014

AvPaul L. Greenwood,Alan W. Bell,Philip E. Vercoe,Gerrit J. Viljoen

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This reference reviews phenotypic consequences of prenatal development, and it details mechanisms that underpin these effects in ruminants, pigs and poultry. It is the first livestock-specific book quantifying consequences of fetal programming.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2014-11-16
Mått155 x 235 x 17 mm
Vikt476 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor298
FörlagSpringer
ISBN9789400791831

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Quantifying the Magnitude of Prenatal Effects on Productivity.- Postnatal Consequences of the Maternal Environment and of Growth During Prenatal Life for Productivity of Ruminants.- Quantification of Prenatal Effects on Productivity in Pigs.- Managing Prenatal Development of Broiler Chickens to Improve Productivity and Thermotolerance.- Mechanistic Basis of Postnatal Consequences of Fetal Development.- Biological Mechanisms of Fetal Development Relating to Postnatal Growth, Efficiency and Carcass Characteristics in Ruminants.- Mechanistic Aspects of Fetal Development Relating to Postnatal Fibre Production and Follicle Development in Ruminants.- Mechanistic Aspects of Fetal Development Relating to Postnatal Health and Metabolism in Pigs.- Regulatory Aspects of Fetal Growth and Muscle Development Relating to Postnatal Growth and Carcass Quality in Pigs.- Regulators of Fetal and Neonatal Nutrient Supply.- Placental Vascularity: A Story of Survival.- Management and Environmental Influences on Mammary Gland Development and Milk Production.