Project

Prenatal programming and its role in postnatal growth, health, reproductive capacity, performance and longevity in dairy cows

Code
01SC3025
Duration
01 October 2025 → 30 September 2029
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Research disciplines
  • Agricultural and food sciences
    • Veterinary herd health management
    • Veterinary physiology, pathophysiology and biochemistry
Keywords
prenatal programming maternal effects performance dairy cows
 
Project description

This research aims to explore the impact of prenatal programming on postnatal growth, health, reproduction, milk yield, and longevity in dairy cows, focusing on maternal effects, environmental factors, and best practices for dairy producers.