Developmental programming, which proposes that “insults” or “stressors” during intrauterine
or postnatal development can have not only immediate but also long-term consequences for …

In brief In light of the increasing age of first-time fathers, this article summarizes the current
scientific knowledge base on reproductive aging in the male, including sperm quality and …

Abstract The field of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) has primarily
focused on maternal programming of offspring health. However, emerging evidence …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of pregnant ewe nutrition on the
performance of offspring in terms of meat, wool production, and reproduction. Foetal …

Background Linear models that are commonly used to predict breeding values in livestock
species consider paternal influence solely as a genetic effect. However, emerging evidence …

Since the 1990s, livestock industries have been forced to respond to major pressures from
society, particularly with respect to methane emissions and animal welfare. These …

Biological mechanisms regulating normal growth, development, and nutrient utilization are
programmed in utero for postnatal growth and adult function. An increasing body of …

This review presents the issue of fetal metabolic programming within the concept of
epigenetic regulation of the genome. The paper discusses the main mechanisms of …

The relationship between nutrition and sire fertility is well-established, but the long-term
effects on offspring outcomes is less known. Recent literature suggests that exposure of the …