Effects of flaxseed, raw soybeans and calcium salts of fatty acids on apparent total tract digestibility, energy balance and milk fatty acid profile of transition cows

Oilseeds offer some protection to the access of ruminal microorganisms and may be an alternative to calcium salts of fatty acids (FA), which are not fully inert in the ruminal environment. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different sources of FA supplementation on apparent total tract nut...

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Main Authors: J.R. Gandra, R.D. Mingoti, R.V. Barletta, C.S. Takiya, L.C. Verdurico, J.E. Freitas, Jr, P.G. Paiva, E.F. Jesus, G.D. Calomeni, F.P. Rennó
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-01-01
Series:Animal
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731116000264