Physiological Functions of n-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Its Application in Beef Cattle Production
n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids are essential fatty acids for animals,which are closely related to lipid metabolism,immune function and reproductive performance.Many studies have shown that dietary supplemen-tation of n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids can not only promote the establishment of cow pregnancy and increase the conception rate,but also benefit fetal development,postnatal offspring health and growth performance,and improve the performance and meat quality of finishing cattle.In view of this,this paper reviewed the physio-logical functions of n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids and elaborates on their application in beef cattle production,aiming to provide theoretical references for the scientific and reasonable application of n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids to improve the reproductive function,health,and performance of beef cattle.[Chinese Journal of Ani-mal Nutrition,2023,35(12):7481-7491]
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