Liver transcriptome dynamics in Holstein cows during the peripartum transition
During the peripartum phase, dairy cows undergo dramatic physiological, metabolic, and immunological changes that not only affect their health, productivity, and reproductive efficiency, but also that of their calves. The liver plays a crucial role in helping the cows adapt to these challenges. We assessed liver global transcriptomic changes in peripartum dairy cows in relation to energy balance, fat metabolism, and immune response.