The mammary gland is a unique organ with the ability to undergo repeated cyclic changes
throughout the life of mammals. Among domesticated livestock species, ruminants (cattle …

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

What is old is new again—and with respect to the study of the mammary development and
function in dairy animals, the expression resonates. Many of the mammary and milk …

The objective of this work was to determine the expression pattern of microRNA (miR)
associated with cellular proliferation, lipid metabolism, and innate immunity in dairy cow …

Simple Summary Heat stress (HS) of dairy cows affects milk protein synthesis partially due to
a decline in appetite and dry matter intake (DMI). Several published studies indicate that HS …

Heat stress during late gestation in cattle negatively affects the performance of the dam and
its calf. This brief exposure to an adverse environment before parturition affects the …

The innate immune system can function under hormonal control. 17β‐Estradiol (E2) is an
important sexual hormone for the reproductive cycle of mammals, and it has …

Fibroblasts are predominant components of mammary stromal cells and play crucial roles in
the development and involution of bovine mammary gland; however, whether these cells …

The transition from pregnancy to lactation is the most stressful period in the life of a cow.
During this transition, homeorhetic adaptations are coordinated across almost every organ …

Mammary stem cells (MaSC) provide for net growth, renewal and turnover of mammary
epithelial cells, and are therefore potential targets for strategies to increase production …