Effects of realimentation after nutrient restriction during early to mid-gestation on pancreatic digestive enzymes in beef cattle

摘要

Maternal nutrition has been shown to impact fetal pancreatic endocrine development (Dahri et al, 1995). However, less is known about its effects on exocrine function. The objectives were to determine the effect of nutrient restriction and realimentation during gestation on maternal and fetal pancreatic mass and digestive enzymes.