The impact of the prenatal environment on later performance in dairy cattle

摘要: The impact of the prenatal environment on later performance in dairy cattle The impact of the prenatal environment on later performance in dairy cattle Mieke Van Eetvelde Dissertation submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Veterinary Sciences 2020 Department of Reproduction, Obstetrics and Herd Health Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Ghent University Promoters: Prof. dr. G. Opsomer Prof. dr. A. Van Soom Page 2 The impact of the prenatal environment on later performance in dairy cattle Mieke Van Eetvelde Department of Reproduction, Obstetrics and Herd Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Salisburylaan 133, 9820 Merelbeke, Belgium. Printed by: University Press, Zelzate Page 3 Promoters Prof. dr. Geert Opsomer Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Belgium Prof. dr. Ann Van Soom Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent …