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  • Reproductive biology
  • Developmental adaptations
  • Livestock science

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  • Fetal stress can lead to intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and low birthweight.
  • These conditions trigger adaptive mechanisms for fetal survival, reallocating nutrients to essential tissues.
  • While beneficial for survival, these adaptations negatively affect growth efficiency and carcass value in livestock due to disproportionate muscle targeting.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the mechanisms behind stress-induced fetal adaptations in intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR).
  • To understand how these adaptations affect growth, metabolism, and nutrient utilization in IUGR-born animals.
  • To provide insights for improving outcomes and value in low birthweight livestock.

Main Methods:

  • Review of studies investigating stress-induced fetal adaptations.
  • Analysis of changes in nutrient utilization, growth, and metabolism in IUGR models.
  • Examination of functional adaptations in IUGR adipocytes, liver, and pancreatic beta-cells.

Main Results:

  • Fetal stress adaptations prioritize nutrient supply to critical organs, compromising muscle development.
  • IUGR-born animals exhibit altered metabolism and differential nutrient utilization.
  • Functional changes are observed in key metabolic tissues like adipocytes, liver, and pancreatic beta-cells.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding stress-induced adaptations in IUGR is crucial for livestock.
  • Targeting these mechanisms can improve growth efficiency and carcass value in low birthweight animals.
  • Further research is needed to fully elucidate and leverage these adaptive pathways.