N-3 Fatty Acids In Sow Diets

By Theo Van Kempen, Swine Nutrition Specialist, North Carolina State University - Omega-3 fatty acids have received considerable attention in recent years in both human and pet nutrition. Infant formulas are now supplemented with such fatty acids for stimulating brain development. Pet foods also contain various ratios of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids to aid, among other things, in maintaining a healthy immune system.
calendar icon 30 October 2003
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