Changes of Hormones and Physiological Adaptation During Pregnancy in Animals

Dear Colleagues,

Mammals face a series of changes to re-establish homeostasis during the peripartum period, which is characterized by hormonal, metabolic, and physiological adaptations. The success of these adaptations guarantees the progress of pregnancy, parturition, and the onset of lactation. The adequate adaptive response of the animal to the increased metabolic demands and energetic needs of the ovary, placenta, and mammary glands is crucial during pregnancy and lactation in order to maintain a good body condition score by decreasing energy expenditure and increasing lipolysis and fat utilization.

This Special Issue welcomes high-quality articles that advance the current scholarship on hormonal adaptations, as well as on the interactions between the endocrine system, immune system, and metabolic adaptation that occur in mammals during the peripartum period. Topics of interest include the effects of management, nutritional strategies, social stressors, and novel tools for healthy assessment.

We look forward to receiving your contributions related to innovative approaches to pregnancy and lactation in animal species.

Dr. Francesca Arfuso
Dr. Maria Rizzo
Prof. Giuseppe Piccione
Guest Editors

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