Effects of Heat Stress on Ovarian Physiology in Growing Pigs
Abstract
Ovaries were obtained from growing pigs that had been heat-stressed and were evaluated for alterations in a signaling pathway known to play a critical role in ovarian physiology. Our results indicate that hyperthermia alters this pathway in a short space of time (after 7 days). Identifying how and why heat stress alters ovarian physiology are important in developing therapeutic approaches to prevent the reduction in reproductive performance associated with warm summer months.
Keywords: ASL R2743
How to Cite:
Nteeba, J., Baumgard, L. H., Ross, J. W. & Keating, A. F., (2012) “Effects of Heat Stress on Ovarian Physiology in Growing Pigs”, Iowa State University Animal Industry Report 9(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/ans_air-180814-1386
Downloads:
Download pdf