Fatty acid-based fat powder is a complete energy source that improves the health, productive, and reproductive performance of livestock. Fatty acid-based fat powder is a high-energy concentrated supplement primarily composed of saturated and/or unsaturated fatty acids, produced in various forms to protect it from degradation in the rumen of ruminants. Follow this article from Ladorfat to learn more about fatty acid-based fat powder.
Providing sufficient energy, especially during sensitive periods such as early lactation (peak production) in dairy cows, is one of the biggest challenges in ruminant nutrition. During these periods, the animal’s energy requirement increases significantly, forcing the animal to break down its body reserves, leading to a “Negative Energy Balance” and metabolic problems such as ketosis and reduced reproductive performance. The use of traditional energy sources like grains and oils is associated with challenges due to volume limitations in the ration and potential negative effects on rumen microorganism activity (such as reduced fiber fermentation).
Fatty acid-based fat powder, as a concentrated and protected energy source, offers an innovative solution to overcome these limitations. By supplying the necessary fatty acids without disrupting the rumen environment, this product plays a key role in improving the health, productive, and reproductive performance of livestock.
Compositions of fat powder based on fatty acid:
In this process, fatty acids react with calcium to form calcium salts. These salts remain insoluble in the neutral environment of the rumen and do not affect the function of microorganisms, but they are broken down in the acidic environment of the abomasum (fourth stomach), releasing free fatty acids for digestion and absorption in the small intestine.
This type mainly contains saturated fatty acids (such as palmitic and stearic acid) with a high melting point, whose solid physical nature makes them resistant to the activity of rumen bacteria.
The composition of fatty acids in the powder determines its function:
A saturated fatty acid primarily associated with increasing milk fat percentage and directly involved in milk fat synthesis.
Another saturated fatty acid vital for energy supply and improving the animal’s body condition, and can be converted to oleic acid in the liver.
These fatty acids, such as Oleic C18:1, Linoleic C18:2, and Linolenic C18:3 – Omega-3, especially omega fatty acids, play an important role in improving reproductive performance (such as increasing conception rate), improving general health, and strengthening the immune system.
The main feature of these powders is the protection of the fat from hydrolysis and biohydrogenation in the rumen. This mechanism ensures that:
Rumen microorganisms continue their activity without disruption.
Fatty acids, in high concentration and intact, reach the small intestine.
The concentrated and digestible energy is efficiently absorbed and used for milk production, reproduction, and maintaining body condition.
The use of fatty acid-based fat powder offers several advantages:
A concentrated and digestible energy source, especially for high-producing cows at peak lactation, reducing the negative energy balance.
Increased milk yield and improved milk composition, particularly milk fat percentage (depending on the predominant fatty acid type).
Unsaturated fatty acids (especially Omega) are effective in improving conception rates, egg quality, and reducing open days (interval from calving to re-conception).
Assisting the animal in maintaining an optimal Body Condition Score during periods of high energy demand, which is essential for the health and longevity of the livestock.
Adding fat instead of carbohydrates to increase dietary energy produces less heat, which helps reduce heat stress in livestock during warm seasons.
Fatty acid-based fat powder, as a strategic supplement, allows for increasing the energy density of the diet without negative side effects on rumen health. By offering diverse fatty acid profiles, this product enables the livestock producer to choose the best option depending on the production goal (increasing milk fat, improving reproduction, or simply increasing energy). Ultimately, by improving the energy status, the productive and reproductive performance of the livestock is enhanced, significantly contributing to the economic efficiency of the farm.
Ala oil Sepahan Company with Lador brand name is known as one of the leading producers of fat supplements and animal feed in Iran. Utilizing advanced technologies and experienced specialists, company Ladorfat manufactures and supplies various types of fatty acid-based fat powders to meet the diverse needs of the livestock industry. Some of this company’s products include Pure Palm Fat Powder, Omega-3 Fat Powder, Hydrogenated Poultry Oil, as well as raw materials for producing feed for fattening or dairy livestock, horse feed, quail feed, and more.
