| 摘要 |
The present invention provides a dietary supplement to increase fertility in an animal, the supplement comprising a omega -3 fatty acid-containing component. Furthermore, the present invention provides a method for increasing fertility in an animal, comprising feeding the animal a omega -3 fatty acid containing component. The omega -3 fatty acid containing component is preferably of plant, animal or single cell oil origin and is more preferably selected from the group consisting of whole fish oil, 18:3 omega 3 (LNA), 20:5 omega 3 (EPA), 22:5 omega 3 (DPA) and 22:6 omega 3 (DHA) fatty acids and mixtures thereof, in an amount effective to increase fertility. Additionally, a method is provided for increasing fertility in an animal, by introducing a omega -3 fatty acid containing component into animal gametes, comprising feeding the animal a omega -3 fatty acid containing component, in an amount effective to increase fertility. |
