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Project

The uterine microbiome in dairy cattle and its effect on pregnancy success

We will examine whether the uterus of dairy cows harbours a microbiome. Besides, we will assess differences in the uterine microbiome of highly fertile versus subfertile cows via embryo transfer. In vitro studies will reveal the effect of specific bacteria on the pro-inflammatory reaction of bovine endometrium cells.

Date:1 Oct 2017 →  30 Sep 2021
Keywords:Fertility, Uterine microbiome, Dairy cattle
Disciplines:Gynaecology and obstetrics, Endocrinology and metabolic diseases, Nursing, Other veterinary sciences, Animal biology, Genetics, Other agricultural, veterinary and food sciences, Veterinary medicine