The Effect of By-Pass Linseed Oil Supplementation on the Maternal Antioxidant System during the Embryo-Maternal Recognition Period in Ewes

The Effect of By-Pass Linseed Oil Supplementation on the Maternal Antioxidant System during the Embryo-Maternal Recognition Period in Ewes

This study analyzed the effects of dietary supplementation with by-pass linseed oil (LO; rich in α-linolenic acid) on maternal antioxidant systems at Days 14 and 16 of pregnancy in Sarda ewes. This trial used sixteen dry ewes. Eight ewes (CT group) were fed with a control diet without LO, and eight...

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Main Authors: Ignacio Contreras-Solís, Valeria Pasciu, Cristian Porcu, Francesca D. Sotgiu, Neda Todorova, Elena Baralla, Laura Mara, Marilia Gallus, Andrea Cabiddu, Maria Dattena, José Alfonso Abecia, Fiammetta Berlinguer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
linseed oil
antioxidant system
reproductive tissues
polyunsaturated fatty acids
mature-dry ewes
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/16/2565

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