A cross-species perspective: β-carotene supplementation effects in poultry, swine, and cattle – a review

Shastak, Yauheni; Pelletier, Wolf

doi:10.1080/09712119.2024.2321957

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“…The stability and bioavailability of vitamin A from pet food and animal feed formulations can vary depending on factors such as the vitamin A formulation (from a commercial source), the ingredient composition, processing methods, and storage conditions [110,[234][235][236][237]. Systematic assessments of vitamin A bioavailability in commercial pet foods are necessary to ensure adequate nutrient delivery and to optimize dietary formulations for pet health and wellness.…”

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Pet Wellness and Vitamin A: A Narrative Overview

Shastak,

Pelletier

2024

Animals

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The health of companion animals, particularly dogs and cats, is significantly influenced by nutrition, with vitamins playing a crucial role. Vitamin A, in particular, is indispensable, with diverse roles ranging from vision to immune modulation and reproduction. Despite its importance, the metabolism and dietary requirements of vitamin A in companion animals remain complex and not fully understood. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the historical perspective, the digestion, the metabolism, the physiological roles, the deficiency, the excess, and the interactions with other micronutrients of vitamin A in companion animals. Additionally, it highlights future research directions and gaps in our understanding. Insights into the metabolism of vitamin A in companion animals, personalized nutrition strategies based on genetic variability, longitudinal studies tracking the status of vitamin A, and investigations into its immunomodulatory effects are crucial for optimizing pet health and wellness. Furthermore, understanding the stability and bioavailability of vitamin A in pet food formulations is essential for ensuring the provision of adequate micronutrients. Overall, this review underscores the importance of vitamin A in companion animal nutrition and the need for further research to enhance our understanding and to optimize dietary recommendations for pet health and well-being.

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Pet Wellness and Vitamin A: A Narrative Overview

Shastak,

Pelletier

2024

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The Efficacy of β-Carotene in Cow Reproduction: A Review

Mitsuishi,

Yayota

2024

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β-carotene supplementation improves the reproductive performance of cattle. However, the research results on this topic have been inconsistent, and no clear conclusion has been reached. In previous reviews of this topic, the functional mechanism of β-carotene in reproduction remained unclear, but subsequent studies have shown that the antioxidant effects of β-carotene protect enzymes involved in ovarian sex steroid hormone production from the effects of oxygen radicals. This role consequently affects normal ovarian follicle dynamics, maintenance of luteal function, and the estrous cycle, and indirectly improves reproductive performance by preventing perinatal diseases and facilitating recovery from these diseases. Several factors must be considered in feeding management to determine whether β-carotene supplementation is effective for improving reproductive performance in cows. The same is true when the animal consumes a large amount of the antioxidant β-carotene due to lactation, aging, or season. Therefore, it is important to consider the balance between the supply and consumption of β-carotene and evaluate whether β-carotene supplementation has an effect on reproductive performance in cows.

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A cross-species perspective: β-carotene supplementation effects in poultry, swine, and cattle – a review

Cited by 2 publications

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Pet Wellness and Vitamin A: A Narrative Overview

Pet Wellness and Vitamin A: A Narrative Overview

The Efficacy of β-Carotene in Cow Reproduction: A Review

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