In brief Developmental programming refers to the long-term programming of gene
expression during fetal and postnatal development, resulting in altered organ function even …

Embryonic and foetal loss remain one of the greatest challenges in equine reproductive
health with 5–10% of established day 15 pregnancies and a further 5–10% of day 70 …

The proper function of the placenta is essential for the health and growth of the fetus and the
mother. The placenta relies on dynamic gene expression for its correct and timely …

Simple Summary The prevalence of obesity in horses is high, but the impact of obesity
during pregnancy on placental function and milk production is currently unknown in this …

Development and the subsequent function of the fetal membranes of the equine placenta
requires both complex and precise regulation of gene expression. Advancements in recent …

The equine placenta has a unique micro cotyledonary circulation with very small inter
capillary distances between maternal and fetal vessels. During lung development …

Abstract Nine pregnant mares (18.2±0.7 yr; 493.82±12.74 kg body weight [BW]) were used
to test the hypothesis that dietary supplementation of l-arginine would enhance placental …

The main function of the respiratory system is to deliver air/oxygen to red blood cells and
remove carbon dioxide from the blood. This is accomplished through a series of conducting …

On 6th June 2021, we lost a colleague and friend, and without doubt one of reproductive
biology's giants. Professor William Richard Allen CBE, FRCVS, ScD, universally known as …