This paper resulted from a conference entitled “Lactation and Milk: Defining and refining the
critical questions” held at the University of Colorado School of Medicine from January 18 …

In dairy cattle, the final weeks before parturition are physiologically challenging and an
important determinant of subsequent production performance. External stressors should be …

The concept that postnatal health and development can be influenced by events that occur
in utero originated from epidemiological studies in humans supported by numerous …

A two-year (2015 and 2016) grazing study was established to compare ewe and lamb
performance when grazed on a perennial ryegrass only sward compared to more diverse …

In contrast to pigs and cattle, research focussed on sheep colostrum is limited, especially
regarding measuring and defining colostrum quality. Colostrum is the first mammary gland …

The long-term consequences of sub-optimal environments in early life have received
substantial attention by medical and public health researchers over the last couple of …

Prenatal heat stress during late gestation exerts long-term effects on growth and productivity
of the dairy calf. Further, direct exposure to heat stress during the preweaning period impairs …

This study investigated the potential of a mixed herb sward to improve production of multiple-
bearing ewes and their offspring compared to a ryegrass dominant sward. Forty four twin …

The mammary glands of all mammals are rich and diverse in their histomorphogenesis,
developmental biology, genomics and metabolism. Domesticated livestock comprise a …

Earth's rising temperature has substantial repercussions for food-producing animals by
increasing morbidity and mortality, diminishing reproductive potential, and reducing …