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July 12, 2011

Fatty acids in feed influence calf performance

Recent research conducted on calf performance by the Nurture Research Center have found that altering the fatty acid profile of calf starters and growers altered the calf body weight gain from birth to at least 4 months of age.

Soy oil which is high in linolenic acid and medium chain fatty acid and butyric acid actually increased the body weight gain and frame growth. Research with soy oil has been rare but the recent results have all been consistent with earlier research in calves fed milk replacer with and without added soy oil. Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little, The Global Miller, published and supported by the GFMT Magazine and the International Milling Directory from Perendale Publishers
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  1. John Laura16 November 2011 at 08:03

    Calf feeds are naturally low in linolenic acid, medium chain fatty acids, and butyric acid. These three types of fatty acids alter metabolic functions such as reducing inflammation and altering titres to vaccines, alter gut absorptive tissue, and growth of cells.

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