Reproductive consequences of electrolyte disturbances in domestic animals

E Gałęska, M Wrzecińska, A Kowalczyk, JP Araujo - Biology, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Electrolyte balance is very significant, ensures homeostasis of the
organism, maintains reactions, nerve conduction, and proper polarity of cell membranes …

Trace minerals for improved performance: a review of Zn and Cu supplementation effects on male reproduction in goats

VK Mayasula, A Arunachalam, SA Babatunde… - Tropical animal health …, 2021 - Springer
Minerals are required in small amounts but play significant roles in many physiological
functions related with growth, reproduction, and health of goats such as biochemical …

Could metal exposure affect sperm parameters of domestic ruminants? A meta-analysis

IM Ribeiro, AG de Azevedo Viana… - Animal Reproduction …, 2022 - Elsevier
During the last decade, environmental toxicants have been considered a potential cause for
declining sperm quality. Toxic metals are not easily degraded and may accumulate along …

Impact of zinc, copper, manganese and chromium supplementation on growth performance and blood metabolic profile of Sahiwal (Bos indicus) male calves

PM Nair, R Srivastava, P Chaudhary, P Kuraichya… - Biometals, 2023 - Springer
This study aimed to see the effect of oral supplementation of specific trace minerals mixture
on the growth, immunity, and reproductive development of indigenous growing bull calves …

Prostatic fluid composition and semen quality in dogs with benign prostatic hyperplasia undergoing treatment with osaterone acetate

L Ferré‐Dolcet, L Frigotto, B Contiero… - … in Domestic Animals, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) may alter prostatic fluid biochemical composition
causing reduced fertility. Osaterone acetate (OA) is an androgen receptor antagonist …

Supplementation effect of dietary flaxseed and coconut oil on antioxidant enzyme activities, LPO seminal plasma protein profiling in adult ram

B Himanshu, A Arangasamy, JN Sharanya… - Small ruminant …, 2022 - Elsevier
Energy based diet supplementation is responsible for body growth and plays a significant
role to improve spermatogenesis, semen quality, fertility and influence livestock production …

Trace and essential elements as vital components to improve the performance of the male reproductive system: implications in cell signaling pathways

A Morabbi, M Karimian - Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Successful male fertilization requires the main processes such as normal spermatogenesis,
sperm capacitation, hyperactivation, and acrosome reaction. The progress of these …

[HTML][HTML] Associations between seminal plasma metals/metalloids and semen quality: A cross-sectional study

J Wen, X Yao, R Lu, S Geng, J Wang, J Zhou… - Ecotoxicology and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Exposure to metals/metalloids is reported to potentially influence semen quality. While most
studies have focused on single metal impacts, the link between exposure to multiple metals …

Organic zinc and copper supplementation–associated changes in gene expression and protein profiles in buck spermatozoa

VK Mayasula, A Arunachalam, S Sellappan… - Biological trace element …, 2022 - Springer
Mineral supplementation has greater impact on male reproduction; however, the mechanism
of action has not been studied in detail. The present study was aimed to deal with the lacuna …

[HTML][HTML] Semen characteristics, nutrient utilization and immuno-endocrine status in response to dietary supplementation of a novel trace mineral mixture in crossbred …

R Srivastava, PM Nair, R Dewry, N Kulkarni… - Journal of Trace …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Micronutrients have a well-established role in the productive and reproductive
health of animals, and there are many proven benefits of supplementing them in the diet of …