ANN 111: Principles of Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology (2+1)

DEFICIENCY – EFFECT ON REPRODUCTION

• Normal levels of vitamin A are required for sperm production.
• Similarly, normal reproductive cycles in females require adequate availability of vitamin A.
• Deficiency of vitamin A can lead to infertility or sterility in male
• Deficiency of vitamin A can lead to vaginitis, abnormal oestrous cycle, early embryonic mortality, abortion and defective formation of foetus in females.