Low protein intake during the preconception period in beef heifers affects offspring and maternal behaviour
(2019)
Journal Article
Miguel-Pacheco, G. G., Perry, V. E., Hernandez-Medrano, J. H., Wapenaar, W., Keisler, D. H., & Voigt, J. P. (2019). Low protein intake during the preconception period in beef heifers affects offspring and maternal behaviour. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 215, 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2019.04.003
Maternal low protein diets prior to conception alter embryo and fetal development and are associated with detrimental outcomes in the offspring in many species. The aim of this study in beef cattle was to investigate the effect of preconception dieta... Read More about Low protein intake during the preconception period in beef heifers affects offspring and maternal behaviour.