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Fats & Fatty Acids for Ruminants:
n i n o i t u l o v e r A knowledge and approaches
by Alfredo J. Escribano, DVM, PhD, NUTRION Internacional
Behind fatty acids: specific functions and metabolic destinies
In the recent years we have observed a great torrent of new knowledge regarding fatty acids functions and role in improving product quality. Therefore, nutritionists are already formulating taking into account both quantities and proportions of different fatty acids.
Productivity & Profitability: C16:0 (Trending topic in academy and field)
C16:0 has been one of the first fatty acids to be individually considered in formulation, in order to increase milk fat percent. Palmitic acid (C16:0) has become recurrent in nutritionist conversations, as it has been proposed (and showed to be) as an effective tool to increase milk fat percent, and much of research has been carried out on this during the last years (see some examples in Table 1).
Figure 1: Elicited ideas by ‘PUFAs’ term / concept
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