Improved reproductive performance achieved in tropical dairy cows by dietary beta-carotene supplementation

Abstract Dairy farming in tropical climates is challenging as heat stress can impair reproduction in cows. Previous studies have demonstrated the beneficial effects of beta-carotene supplementation on bovine reproductive performance. This study was performed in Thailand, where the temperature-humidi...

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Main Authors: Soparak Khemarach, Saowaluck Yammuen-art, Veerasak Punyapornwithaya, Sutichai Nithithanasilp, Narongrit Jaipolsaen, Siwat Sangsritavong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021-11-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-02655-8