Calf immunity, growth and puberty are important factors affecting heifer productivity. The first four weeks of age are critical for reducing calf morbidity and mortality. It is well documented that colostrum is paramount ...

Periparturient diseases of dairy cows are caused by disproportionate energy metabolism, mineral imbalance, and perturbed immune function. The aim of the present study was to characterize metabolism, innate immune endometrial ...

Endometrial epithelial cells play a critical role in mediating inflammatory mechanisms key to bacterial clearance and tissue re-modelling postpartum. This study characterised innate immune gene expression by bovine ...