Simple Summary The objective of this review is to address the importance of trace minerals
in maternal and offspring health and production. Several specific trace minerals are …

The goal of this study is to summarize the current knowledge on the effects of one of the
essential metals, copper (Cu) on the reproductive system. The development of past four …

Abstract Background Iron (Fe), copper (Cu), and manganese (Mn) play a significant role in
female reproduction and fetal development. At the same time, high levels of metals may …

Copper is widely used as a feeding additive to promote livestock growth. However,
excessive copper can be excreted with feces, causing heavy metal pollution and …

Copper (Cu) ions have redox activity and act as cofactors of enzymes related to respiration,
radical detoxification, and iron metabolism. In this study, we aimed to examine the effects of …

The oocyte is a central regulator of multiple aspects of female fertility, including ovarian
follicular development and early embryogenesis. During its prolonged diplotene arrest, the …

Our objectives were to evaluate the effects of complete replacement of inorganic salts of
trace minerals (STM) with organic trace minerals (OTM) in both pre-and postpartum diets on …

Copper (Cu) is an essential trace element for animals, and also an important nutritional
component for the normal physiology and metabolism of animal reproductive systems. An …

The objective of this experiment was to evaluate the impact of complexed trace mineral
supplementation on ovum pick-up (OPU) and in vitro embryo production in lactating beef …

Veterinarians are often called upon to diagnose health-related issues on the farm that may
be related to trace mineral deficiencies or toxicities. Trace mineral feeding rates are often not …