Effect of Calcium Soap of Fatty Acids Supplementation on Serum Biochemical Parameters and Ovarian Activity during Out-of-the-Breeding Season in Crossbred Ewes
Joint Authors
Hassan, Walid R.
Nasr, Soad M.
El-Nour, Hayat H. M.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-05-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
This experiment aimed to evaluate the effect of calcium soap of fatty acid (CSFA) supplementation on serum biochemical and hormones and ovarian activity during out-of-the-breeding season in ewes.
Twelve crossbred ewes, 2-3 years of age and weighting 45–55 kg, were allocated into two equal groups.
The first group was control and the other was treated with 50 g/head of CSFA.
All ewes were fed basal diet and treated with 60 mg of medroxy progesterone acetate intravaginal sponge for 12 day.
At the third day of sponge removal, the CSFA-treated group was given 50 g/head of CSFA daily for two estrous cycles.
During the estrus phase, ovarian activity was detected using ultrasonography in both groups.
All ewes were then subjected to natural breeding and conception rate.
Blood samples were collected from all ewes during treatment period.
Results revealed significant (P<0.05) increases in serum cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, glucose, and progesterone levels with decrease in calcium and phosphorous levels in treated group.
In treated group, normal-size ovaries and more than one follicle on the ovaries were detected and pregnancy rate increased.
In conclusion, CSFA supplementation was effective to maintain the reproductive performance when ewes were out of the breeding season.
American Psychological Association (APA)
El-Nour, Hayat H. M.& Nasr, Soad M.& Hassan, Walid R.. 2012. Effect of Calcium Soap of Fatty Acids Supplementation on Serum Biochemical Parameters and Ovarian Activity during Out-of-the-Breeding Season in Crossbred Ewes. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
El-Nour, Hayat H. M.…[et al.]. Effect of Calcium Soap of Fatty Acids Supplementation on Serum Biochemical Parameters and Ovarian Activity during Out-of-the-Breeding Season in Crossbred Ewes. The Scientific World Journal No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
El-Nour, Hayat H. M.& Nasr, Soad M.& Hassan, Walid R.. Effect of Calcium Soap of Fatty Acids Supplementation on Serum Biochemical Parameters and Ovarian Activity during Out-of-the-Breeding Season in Crossbred Ewes. The Scientific World Journal. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-484145
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-484145