Free gossypol supplementation frequency and reproductive toxicity in young bulls

The aim of the present study was to analyze seminal quality of young bulls subjected to different frequencies of gossypol supplementation. Forty-eight Nellore bulls, with 19 months of age and weighing 357.8  ± 7.2 kg, were used in this study. Animals were fed with 10.5 kg of standard supplement containing free-gossypol from whole cottonseed (WCS) at the following frequency: 3x/week (G3x), 5x/week (G5x) or 7x/week (G7x - Control). Additionally, a negative control was provided, and the treated a nimals received only mineral supplement (MM) ad libtum.

Source: Theriogenology - January 8, 2018 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: M.F. Duarte J únior, L.K. Hatamoto-Zervoudakis, J.T. Zervoudakis, R.P. Silva-Marques, T.F. Motheo, M. Nichi, P.P. Tsuneda, R.D. Almeida, B.S.E. Santo Source Type: research