This invention relates to increasing levels of 18:1 trans fatty
acids in production animals, the products of which may then be fed to
mammals which in turn leads to the production of CLA form ingested 18:1
trans fatty acids.
NutriScience/Bioproducts exclusively licensed this technology for the targeted feeding of dairy and beef cattle in 1998, and the product was just commercially launched in February 2005 as EnerG-I Transition Formula. The company has a similar product in Canada, which is commercialized under the trade name of EnerG-TR. See http://www.bioproductsinc.com/.
EnerG-I Transition Fatty Acids is a specific patented combination of fatty acids designed for the transition period of a dairy cow. EnerG-I is the first product in the market developed specifically for this purpose.
In the past, there has been some debate on the value of feeding fats to transition cows. Despite the need for additional energy required in this time period, it was felt that fats would adversely affect intake at a time when the cow needed energy the most. Recent transition studies suggest that feeding even hydrogenated fats can improve milk production and reduce days open. Certain fatty acids, specifically omega 6 fatty acids, have been shown in research to have specific improvements for transition cows. Research on monoenoic fatty acids has shown to increase first milk, lower milk fat, and prevent fat accumulation in the liver (Badinga).
According to NutriScience/Bioproducts, a paradigm shift is taking place. We have changed our thinking from fat, to fatty acids and there are specific fatty acids that can benefit the transition cow. We need to feed targeted fatty acids to the transition cow.
EnerG-I is a calcium salt of monoenoic and linoleic (omega -6) fatty acids. It provides the essential fatty acids that support normal recovery from freshening and return to faster heats. Monoenoic acid provides energy and reduces early lactation milk fat. Reduced milk fat in milk may have a sparing effect on liver metabolism of fat from the cow. This can reduce the NEFA levels in the cow.
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