ANTIOXIDANTS IN ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND REPRODUCTION-A REVIEW

Authors

  • A. A. Lawanson The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro
  • O. O. Akinlade The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro
  • G. C. Obi The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.4703

Keywords:

antioxidants, animal production, animal reproduction, covid-19, feed additive

Abstract

Antioxidant is known to be a vital feed additive which helps to combat oxidative stress in living organism. The challenges of increasing cost of animal production and reduced demand for animal products due to reduced income and loss of job among citizens as a result of post covid-19 effect could make farmers to play down on its importance as feed additives. This review further expatiate its various classification and significance in animal production (enhanced performance, health and welfare) through feed supplementation and reproductive efficiency in male and female animals.

Author Biographies

A. A. Lawanson, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro

Agricultural Technology Department

O. O. Akinlade, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro

Agricultural Technology Department

G. C. Obi, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro

Agricultural Technology Department

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Published

2024-07-08

How to Cite

Lawanson, A. A., Akinlade, O. O., & Obi, G. C. (2024). ANTIOXIDANTS IN ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND REPRODUCTION-A REVIEW. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 384–389. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.4703

Issue

2021: NSAP 2021 Proceedings

Section

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