Apparent transfer efficiency of docosahexaenoic acid from diet to milk in dairy cows

Abstract
Apparent transfer efficiency of docosahexaenoic acid from diet to milk in dairy cattle was investigated. Three levels of a fish meal-containing supplement, 4.5, 14.9, and 29.1% of dry matter intake were added to a basal diet. A linear decline (from 34% to 11%) in apparent transfer efficiency was observed, as level of supplement increased. Key words: Docosahexaenoic acid, fish meal, milk composition

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