›› 2009, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (9): 23-25.

• 动物营养与饲料科学 • Previous Articles     Next Articles

Effect of Dietary Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Animal Reproductive Performances

LU Yan,HUANG Pan,WANG Tian,SHI Fang-xiong   

  1. (College of Animal Science and Technology,Nanjing Agricultural University,Nanjing 210095,China)
  • Received:1900-01-01 Revised:1900-01-01 Online:2009-09-20 Published:2009-09-20
  • Contact: SHI Fang-xiong

Abstract: As an important nutrient,PUFAs can influence animal reproductive performance.The appropriate ratio of dietary ω-6 and ω-3 PUFAs can increase animal survival rates,reduce the risk of preterm labor,and improve spermatozoa activity.Herein,the type,source and biosysthesis of PUFAs and relationships to the synthesis of prostaglandins,steroid metabolism,and other reproductive performances were reviewed.

Key words: polyunsaturated fatty acids; prostaglandin; steroid; reproductive performance

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