Comparative analysis of reproductive organs, hormones and blood metabolism of MSTN mutated and non-mutated cows during gestation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Long breeding cycle, long calving intervals and typical single calves limit the potential for improving their economic benefits. Ensuring the reproductive performance and efficiency of cows are crucial to increasing their economic value. Factors affecting the reproductive performance of cows include breed, pre-pregnancy maternal preparation, nutrition during pregnancy, and perinatal management. The gene editing of MSTN gene can improve the development of skeletal muscles and provide a new way for the promotion of existing beef cattle breeds. However, little has been reported about the reproductive performance and pregnancy state of MSTN gene-edited animals. In order to evaluate the reproductive safety and physiological changes during pregnancy of MSTN gene-edited cows, t

SUBMITTER: Zhao X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12004680 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature