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Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin ›› 2023, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (20): 119-124.doi: 10.11924/j.issn.1000-6850.casb2022-0582

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Research Progress of Effects of Vitamin A on Reproductive Performance of Male Animals

LU Siyu1(), LI Jingxuan1, WANG Yan1, LONG Cheng1, CHEN Li2, GUO Yong1, QI Xiaolong1()   

  1. 1 Animal Science and Technology College, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206
    2 Food Science and Engineering College, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206
  • Received:2022-07-11 Revised:2022-11-01 Online:2023-07-15 Published:2023-07-10

Abstract:

In modern animal husbandry, with the wide application of artificial insemination technology, the requirements for semen quality of male animals have been rising. Nutritional regulation is one of the most important methods to improve animal reproductive performance and increase economic efficiency. As one of the essential nutrients for animals, vitamin A has an important role in regulating the reproductive performance of male animals, in addition to promoting bone development, maintaining metabolism and regulating embryonic growth. This paper briefly describes the properties and metabolism of vitamin A and its effects on the reproductive performance of male animals, in order to provide a theoretical reference for improving the fertility of breeding animals through nutritional regulation technology.

Key words: vitamin A, male animals, reproductive performance, research progress, mechanism