Linseed: a valuable feedstuff for ruminants

Linseeds are used in ruminant feeding for a long time, but this feedstuff knows now increasing interest. Linseeds are rich in alpha-linolenic acid, a fatty acid from the omega-3 series. Despite an extensive biohydrogenation of dietary alpha-linolenic acid in the rumen,...

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Main Authors: Doreau Michel, Ferlay Anne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2015-11-01
Series:Oilseeds and fats, crops and lipids
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/ocl/2015042