Selenium/vitamin E: role in fertilization of bovine ova [Beef cattle]

The effect of combined supplementation with selenium and Vitamin E upon fertilization of ova was evaluated in beef cattle maintained on either an adequate or inadequate nutrition. Fertilization of ova was 100% in those females receiving supplemental selenium/vitamin E and on an adequate plane of nut...

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Published in:Journal of dairy science 1977-06, Vol.60 (6), p.1001-1005
Main Authors: Segerson, E. C., Jr, Murray, F. A, Moxon, A. L, Redman, D. R, Conrad, H. R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
Animals
Cattle - metabolism
Cattle - physiology
Female
Fertilization
Liver - metabolism
Ovulation
Ovum - physiology
Pregnancy
Selenium - blood
Selenium - metabolism
Vitamin E - metabolism
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Summary:The effect of combined supplementation with selenium and Vitamin E upon fertilization of ova was evaluated in beef cattle maintained on either an adequate or inadequate nutrition. Fertilization of ova was 100% in those females receiving supplemental selenium/vitamin E and on an adequate plane of nutrition. Interaction between plane of nutrition and selenium/vitamin E was significant for percent fertility.
ISSN:0022-0302
1525-3198
DOI:10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(77)83978-7