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Undernutrition of ewe lambs in utero and in early post-natal life does not affect hypothalamic–pituitary function in adulthood
  The effect of undernutrition in utero, during late gestation (from day 100), and early neonatal life on hypothalamic–pituitary function was investigated in female lambs born to ewes fed rations calculated to provide either 100% (high; H) or 70% (low; L) of the energy requirements to sustain a twin pregnancy. Following parturition in early spring, ewes and lambs were maintained on pasture with sward heights of 6 cm (H) or 4 cm (L) until week 8 of lactation and then sward heights of 5 cm (H) or 3 cm (L) until weaning at week 14. Mean lamb birth weights were 18% lower in L than H animals (P

  • Type:

    Article

  • Date:

    17 January 2003

  • Publication Status:

    Published

  • DOI:

    10.1016/S0378-4320(02)00261-0

  • Cross Ref:

    S0378432002002610

  • ISSN:

    0378-4320

  • Library of Congress:

    SF Animal culture

  • Dewey Decimal Classification:

    636.089 Veterinary Medicine

Citation

Borwick, S., Rae, M., Brooks, J., McNeilly, A., Racey, P., & Rhind, S. (2003). Undernutrition of ewe lambs in utero and in early post-natal life does not affect hypothalamic–pituitary function in adulthood. Animal Reproduction Science, 77(1-2), 61-70. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-4320%2802%2900261-0

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Keywords

Nutrition; Hypothalamus; Pituitary; Sheep pregnancy; Pregnancy

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