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The present study was aimed to investigate the genotoxic and apoptotic effects of glyphosate (GLP) in Roundup formulation along with mitigation of two potent antioxidants that is, vitamin C and E in caprine granulosa cells in vitro. The entire work was done in a dose and time dependent manner where different concentrations of GLP (0.1, 2.0, and 4.0 mg/ml) in Roundup and antioxidants (0.5 and 1.0 mM) were employed to culture of granulosa cells for exposure durations of 24, 48, and 72 h. Analysis of GLP‐induced geno‐toxicity was accomplished by using single cell gel electrophoresis (comet assay) assay. Results have shown increased incidences of DNA fragmentation, evidenced by presence of different types of comets (Type 1–Type 4) in Roundup‐GLP‐ exposed groups in contrast to the control group (Type 0 comet). However, mitigation by both vitamin C and E was significant (p < .05) in combating the GLP‐induced genotoxicity in granulosa cells in a concentration‐ and time‐dependent manner. The results of our study provide a clear indication of the ameliorative actions of vitamin C and E against Roundup‐GLP‐induced genotoxicity that instigate apoptosis in ovarian granulosa cells of caprine.