Articles | Volume 69, issue 4
https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-69-585-2026
https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-69-585-2026
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19 Oct 2026
Original study |  | 19 Oct 2026

Carry-over influence of maternal L-carnitine during gestation and lactation on metabolic response of New Zealand neonatal rabbits

Shahzada Khurram Adrian Shah, Hamayun Khan, İsmail Ülger, Rasha Alonaizan, Shabana Naz, Suliman Alomar, Noha A. Tashkandi, Ala Abudabos, Luciana Rossi, and Rifat Ullah Khan

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This study investigated the carry-over effects of maternal L-carnitine supplementation during gestation and lactation on neonatal New Zealand rabbits. Maternal supplementation, particularly at 300 mg L-1, improved litter performance, body weight, and average daily gain while enhancing thyroid hormone levels and reducing liver enzyme activity without adverse effects on oxidative status, indicating improved metabolic efficiency and neonatal health.
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