Placental function and structure at term is altered in broodmares fed with cereals from mid-gestation

Feeding pregnant broodmares with cereal concentrates has been shown to increase maternal insulin resistance and affect foal metabolism in the short and long-term. These effects are likely to be mediated by the placenta. Here, we investigated feto-placental biometry and placental structure and function at term in mares fed with or without cereals concentrates.

Source: Placenta - March 3, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: M. Robles, P. Peugnet, C. Dubois, F. Piumi, L. Jouneau, O. Bouchez, M.C. Aubri ère, M. Dahirel, J. Aioun, L. Wimel, A. Couturier-Tarrade, P. Chavatte-Palmer Source Type: research