EFFECTS OF alpha- ZEARALENOL ON MATURATION AND FERTILIZATION OF PORCINE OOCYTES DEVELOPMENTAL COMPETENCE

摘要

Zearalenone disrupts reproductive processes because of mimic the action of 17-estradiol. a-zearalenol is the predominant metabolite of zearalenone in pigs. The effect of zearalenone and its metabolites depends upon the reproductive status (prepubertal, cycling or pregnant) of the affected animal. When prepubertal gilts fed zearalenone displayed first estrus later than control gilts [1].