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Possible mechanism <strong>for</strong> effect<br />

<strong>of</strong> red clover on fertility?<br />

• Modern red clover varieties are lower in<br />

phyto-oestrogens<br />

• Cows less sensitive to phyto-oestrogens<br />

• High intake <strong><strong>for</strong>age</strong> promotes better cow<br />

condition<br />

• Better supply <strong>of</strong> n-3 fatty acids (affects<br />

prostagl<strong>and</strong>in metabolism)

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