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This systematic review and meta\u2010analysis aimed to evaluate the effects of exogenous melatonin supplementation, compared with no treatment or placebo, on milk yield, milk composition, somatic cell count, colostrum composition, and neonatal growth outcomes in lactating ruminant livestock.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A systematic search of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar was conducted up to March 15, 2026. All continuous outcomes were pooled as standardized mean differences (SMD) to account for variability in measurement scales across studies.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      We identified 25 eligible studies in lactating animals. 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