The consequences of metabolic changes in high-yielding dairy cows on oocyte and embryo quality*

Unsatisfactory reproductive performance in dairy cows, such as reduced conception rates, in addition to an increased incidence of early embryonic mortality, is reported worldwide and has been associated with a period of negative energy balance (NEB) early post partum. Typically, NEB is associated wi...

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Main Authors: J.L.M.R. Leroy, A. Van Soom, G. Opsomer, P.E.J. Bols
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2008-01-01
Series:Animal
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731108002383