Applied studies of nutritional roles of L-carnitine in non-clinical situations: Evolution in animal nutrition
Journal Title: Journal of Analytical Bio-Science - Year 2012, Vol 35, Issue 4
Abstract
The effects of L-carnitine supplementation on sperm motility, lactation, and the growth of young animals have been observed in various situations and types of domestic animals. L-carnitine supplementation to the feed of bulls or boars under a high environmental temperature has played a favorable role in the maintenance of sperm motility. L-carnitine supplementation to the feed of sows or dairy cattle accelerated lactation, and piglets nursed by high-performance sows exhibited good growth performance. Artificial nursing of calves with L-carnitine showed high body-weight gains. The significance of L-carnitine was evident in the synthetis ability of animals. However, it was suggested that the diminishment of high temperature, farrowing and lactation stress are also obvious factors. Continuous studies are important to investigate the optimal dose, timing, and period for each animal type in the establishment of effective animal production.
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Seizi Sukemori
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