Molecular Nutrition

Research Progress in Nutrients Regulation of Sow Oocyte Quality and Reproductive Performance

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  • College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China

Received date: 2017-04-06

  Online published: 2017-09-28

Abstract

Nutrients like energy, fat, crude protein and fiber all influence follicular development, estrous cycle, hormone levels, embryos implantation and litter size. Oocyte quality is a key factor in determining the reproductive performance of sows, and influences the number of high quality embryos and pregnancy rate. Oocytes quality is regulated by nutrients including carbohydrate, amino acids and fats, so abnormal metabolism of nutrients will decrease the quality of oocytes. This review summarized the recent study of nutrients regulation of oocytes quality and reproductive performance, with the aim to improve oocytes development potential and practical application in commercial industry through nutritional modulation.

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ZHANG Bo, CAI Shuang, YE Qianhong, ZENG Xiangfang, QIAO Shiyan . Research Progress in Nutrients Regulation of Sow Oocyte Quality and Reproductive Performance[J]. Chinese Journal of Animal Nutrition, 2017 , 29(10) : 3436 -3443 . DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-267x.2017.10.002

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