Effect of polyunsaturated fatty acids on superovulation and reproductive performance in cattle

Abstract This study was conducted to compare the effects of adding sodium butyrate (SB), medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs), or n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) to the diet of sows during late gestation and lactation on the reproductive performance of sows and the growth performance and intestinal health of suckling piglets. Twenty-four sows (Landrace × Large-White hybrid; third parity; 200 ± 15 kg) were randomly assigned to receive 1 of 4 diets: basal diet (control group), basal diet + 1 g SB/kg (SB group), basal diet + 7.75 g MCFA/kg (MCFA group), or basal diet + 68.2 g n-3 PUFA/kg (n-3 PUFA group). The experiment began on day 85 of gestation and ended day 22 of lactation. Colostrum samples were collected from each sow. After the experiment, blood and tissue samples were collected from 1 randomly selected piglet. The results showed that the weaning-to-estrus interval of sows in the SB, MCFA, and n-3 PUFA groups was shorter than that of sows in the control group (P < 0.05). The incidence of diarrhea in suckling piglets in the SB, MCFA, and n-3 PUFA groups was lower than that of piglets in the control group (P < 0.05). The fat, protein, IgA, IgG, and IgM concentration in colostrum from sows increased following dietary supplementation with SB, MCFA, or n-3 PUFA (P < 0.05). Comparison with the control group, the mRNA expression of claudin-1, zona occludens 1, and interleukin-10 increased in the jejunum mucosa of suckling piglets in the SB, MCFA, and n-3 PUFA groups, while that of TLR4 decreased (P < 0.05). Compared with the control group, the Chao1 and ACE indexes of microbial flora in the colon contents of piglets in the SB, MCFA, and MCFA groups increased (P < 0.05), while the relative abundance of Firmicutes, Actinobacteria, and Synergistetes decreased at the phylum level (P < 0.05). In conclusion, during late pregnancy and lactation, dietary SB supplementation had a greater effect on intestinal health and caused a greater decrease in preweaning mortality of suckling piglets than did dietary MCFA or n-3 PUFA supplementation; dietary MCFA supplementation shortened the weaning-to-estrus interval of sows to a greater extent than did dietary SB or n-3 PUFA supplementation; and dietary n-3 PUFA supplementation increased the fat and protein content in the colostrum to the greatest extent.

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Effect of Dietary Omega-3 Poli Unsaturated Fatty Acids During the Flushing Period on Reproductive Performance of Karayaka Ewes

Indian Journal of Animal Research ◽

10.18805/ijar.b-1160 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

N Kılıçalp ◽

C Yücel

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids ◽

Reproductive Performance ◽

Unsaturated Fatty Acids ◽

Live Weight ◽

Control Group ◽

Omega 3 ◽

Twin Birth

This experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of supplemented omega 3 poly unsaturated fatty acids on fertility of Karayaka sheep during the flushing period. This trial was arranged on 3-4 year old, average 55±0.5 kg live weight, 80 head Karayaka sheep were distributed completely Randomize into 4 groups. Oestrus synchronization was performed in the three groups of sheep except for control group. Experimental groups were pasture, pasture (oestrus synchronization), barley and Omega-3. Progeny yields were determined as 80 % in the control, 125 % in the pasture, 116 % in the barley and 135% in the omega-3 groups.The highest twin birth was observed in omega 3 group (44%), follwed by pasture group (33%) and barley group (24%). The results indicated that, addition of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids to supplemental feeds increased fertility of Karayaka sheep.

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Milk yield and reproductive performance of dairy heifers and cows supplemented with polyunsaturated fatty acids

Pesquisa Agropecuária Brasileira ◽

10.1590/s0100-204x2015000400006 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 50 (4) ◽

pp. 306-312 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Félix Gonzalez ◽

Rodrigo Muiño ◽

Víctor Pereira ◽

Diego Martinez ◽

Cristina Castillo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Dairy Cattle ◽

Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids ◽

Milk Yield ◽

Reproductive Performance ◽

Milk Fat ◽

Milk Protein ◽

Dairy Heifers ◽

Holstein Friesian ◽

Positive Effect

The objective of this work was to determine productive and fertility responses of Holstein-Friesian heifers and cows to supplementation with extruded linseed and soybean as sources of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). Supplementation had a positive effect on profitability, with significant increases in milk yield in supplemented cows, but not in heifers. Treatments had no effect on milk fat content, but higher milk protein contents were observed with supplementation. A higher conception rate was found for supplemented heifers, but not for cows. Fat sources containing PUFAs are recommended for dairy cattle supplementation, since they improve fertility in heifers and milk yield in cows.

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Reproductive performance of dairy cows fed a diet supplemented with n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids – a review

Annals of Animal Science ◽

10.2478/aoas-2020-0040 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 0 (0) ◽

Author(s):

Kacper Libera ◽

Jan Włodarek ◽

Ewelina Warzych ◽

Adam Cieślak ◽

Małgorzata Szumacher-Strabel ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids ◽

Dairy Cows ◽

Reproductive Performance ◽

Field Experiments ◽

Reproductive Tract ◽

Unsaturated Fatty Acids ◽

Saturated Fatty Acids ◽

Dietary Supplementation ◽

Biological Properties

AbstractThe aim of this review is to summarize the current state of knowledge of reproductive performance of high-yielding dairy cows fed a diet supplemented with n-3 fatty acids (FAs), and to recommend a feeding schedule that can increase the success rate in reproduction. Dietary supplementation with fat, especially FA, has become an accepted strategy for supporting the fertility of high-yielding dairy cows. The two main categories of FAs, unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs) and saturated fatty acids (SFAs), exert distinct effects on reproductive functions, with UFA having a conclusively beneficial impact. Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are of particular importance on account of their biological properties. Standard feedstuffs (such as soybean) are rich in n-6 FAs, whereas few feedstuffs contain n-3 FAs. Neither the n-3 nor n-6 PUFAs are synthetized by the animal. Several field experiments have indicated that the recommended schedule of n-3 supplementation should last 160–170 days, from the eighth week before calving to 100 or 120 day postpartum. Supplementation of the diet thus covers the period from the late preantral stage of the follicle, the entire development of the antrum, oocyte ovulation, and fertilization, as well as the development of the preattachment embryo and its implantation. The following effects are among the important beneficial results of supplementation with n-3 FAs: a higher number of antral follicles suitable for ovum pick-up (OPU), larger dominant follicles and corresponding CL, better quality oocytes and embryos, and higher implantation rates resulting from improved uterine environment (e.g., reduced synthesis of luteolytic PGF2α). We conclude that dietary supplementation for high-yielding dairy cows with n-3 FAs supports ovarian functions and helps the embryo to survive in the adverse environment of the reproductive tract of the postpartum cow.

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Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Combined with Equine Chorionic Gonadotropin to Enhance Reproductive Performance in Aged Rabbit Does

Italian Journal of Animal Science ◽

10.4081/ijas.2015.3535 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 3535 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Alaa E. Elkomy ◽

Mohamed E. El-Speiy

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids ◽

Chorionic Gonadotropin ◽

Reproductive Performance ◽

Equine Chorionic Gonadotropin

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