Abstract

GOMEZ RENDON., Jorge; DEL CAMPO., Marcelo  and  GONZALEZ TOUS., Marco. Some notes on the importance of copper in bovine reproduction. rev. colombiana cienc. anim. Recia [online]. 2019, vol.11, n.1, pp.80-89. ISSN 2027-4297.  https://doi.org/10.24188/recia.v11.n1.2019.716.

In this brief review of the topic, information related to some functions of copper in cattle, their requirements, deficiencies, toxicity, effects on reproduction and some supplementation methods were summarized. The importance of copper in animal reproduction and some interrelations with other minerals, general symptoms of deficiency and intoxication in bovines were also addressed. Te nutritional requirements of copper and the concomitant concentration of iron, molybdenum and sulfur were also discussed. In conclusion it can be said that a correct mineral balance in the animal diet, as well as the assurance of adequate consumption, implies an improvement in pregnancy rates, birth rate, increase in milk production, better weights at weaning and gain of weight, improving the profitability of bovine production systems.

Keywords : Abortion; copper; minerals; molybdenum; sulfur; reproduction (Source: DeCS).

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