Abstract:Embryo death between 15 and 19 days of pregnancy is caused by the increase in the release of endometrial prostaglandin F2α (PGF2α) involved in the luteolysis process in cattle. Compounds rich in linoleic acid, such as sunflower seeds, provide lipid changes in the endometrium, and may be involved in the ability of PGF2α biosynthesis. Previous studies observed that the conception rate increased in Nelore cows supplemented with sunflower seed for 22 days from the timed AI (66.7% v. 46.3%; Peres et al. 2008, Acta … Show more
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