Method of enhancing reproductive function of mammals by feeding of conjugated linoleic acids
AssigneesCornell Research Foundation, Inc., BASF SE
InventorsDale Bauman, Euridice Castaneda-Gutierrez, Walter Butler, Michael de Veth, Angelika-Maria Pfeiffer
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Abstract
This invention provides methods for improving reproductive performance of lactating dairy cows and other mammals. The method in the case of cows comprises feeding to the cows, a composition comprising conjugated linoleic acids (CLAs), cis-9, trans-11 and trans-10, cis-12. When these CLAs are fed daily to dairy cows starting at or prior to calving, and continued after parturition, an improvement in reproductive performance is observed.
Claims20
A method of improving the reproductive function of female mammals comprising feeding to the female mammal a composition comprising conjugated linoleic acids (CLAs) cis-9, trans-11 and trans-10, cis-12, in amounts effective for improving the reproductive function, wherein the cis-9, trans-11 and trans-10, cis-12 CLA isomers make up more than 65% of the total CLA isomers in the composition.
A method of improving the reproductive function of female cattle comprising feeding to the female ruminant a composition comprising conjugated linoleic acids (CLAs) cis-9, trans-11 and trans-10, cis-12, in amounts such that each ruminant received a daily dose of between 1 and 20 g/day of each isomer, wherein the reproductive function of the female cattle is improved after feeding of the composition.
The method of claim 20, wherein each ruminant received between 1 and 15 g/day of each isomer.
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