Effect of Dietary Omega-3 Poli Unsaturated Fatty Acids during the Flushing Period on Reproductive Performance of Karayaka Ewes

Kilicąlp N., Yücel C.

Indian Journal of Animal Research, vol.54, no.7, pp.869-873, 2020 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 54 Issue: 7
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.18805/ijar.b-1160
  • Journal Name: Indian Journal of Animal Research
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Page Numbers: pp.869-873
  • Keywords: Ewe, Fatty acids, Flushing period, Pasture, Reproduction
  • Yozgat Bozok University Affiliated: No

Abstract

This experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of supplemented omega 3 poly unsaturated fatty acids on fertility of Karayaka sheep during the flushing period. This trial was arranged on 3-4 year old, average 55±0.5 kg live weight, 80 head Karayaka sheep were distributed completely Randomize into 4 groups. Oestrus synchronization was performed in the three groups of sheep except for control group. Experimental groups were pasture, pasture (oestrus synchronization), barley and Omega-3. Progeny yields were determined as 80% in the control, 125% in the pasture, 116% in the barley and 135% in the omega-3 groups.The highest twin birth was observed in omega 3 group (44%), follwed by pasture group (33%) and barley group (24%). The results indicated that, addition of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids to supplemental feeds increased fertility of Karayaka sheep.