Study investigating the effects of maternal undernutrition on postnatal Wagyu (Japanese Black) cattle

This study investigated the long-term effects of maternal undernutrition on postnatal Wagyu (Japanese Black) cattle. Wagyu cows were divided into a nutrient-adequate group (control, CNT; n = 4, 120% of Japanese Feeding Standard for Beef Cattle requirements) or nutrient-restricted group (NR; n = 4; 60% of Japanese Feeding Standard for Beef Cattle requirements), and treated from d 35 of gestation until parturition. All offspring were provided with the same diet after birth.