80 Effects of Prenatal Stress on Beef Steer Development

• Published in: Journal of animal science Vol. 100; no. Supplement_3; pp. 37 - 38
• Main Authors: Elder, Kasey A, Fernandez, Rachel, Dunn, Rachel, Green, Kiana, Odhiambo, John F, Coble, Derrick
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 22.09.2022

Abstract Cost-effective growth in beef steers is necessary for limited-resource grass-fed cow-calf operations. Therefore, production goals should emphasize using inexpensive feed sources to maximize growth post-weaning. Maternal stress during gestation can negatively affect this progression. Effects...