Publications by authors named "Jana Dubcova"
Article Synopsis
- Lactation is the most energy-intensive aspect of parental care in mammals, leading to conflicts between mothers and their offspring over milk supply.
- In equids, pregnant females tend to wean their foals earlier, raising concerns about increased mother-offspring conflict during concurrent pregnancy and lactation.
- However, contrary to expectations, a study found that pregnant mares demonstrated less conflict by increasing suckling bouts and not rejecting their foals during early pregnancy stages, suggesting they effectively balance caring for both foals and fetuses.
