METHOD OF ENHANCING REPRODUCTIVE FUNCTION OF MAMMALS BY FEEDING OF CONJUGATED LINOLEIC ACIDS

摘要

This invention provides methods for improving reproductive performance of lactating daily 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.