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The Use of Protected Fat Supplement on Milk Production, Quality and Fatty Acid Profiles in Dairy Camels

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of the protected fat supplement of unsaturated fatty acids in dairy camels. Twenty-eight Arab camels were fed with control diet and diets containing linolenic acid (omega-3). The obtained results were analysed as a completely randomized design. Milk production, fat, protein and the antioxidant activity of raw milk increased by using protected fat, but ash, solids and density decreased (p < 0.05). Fat, protein, density and the antioxidant activity of fermented milk of camels increased, but solids and lactose decreased (p < 0.05). The total microbial load and population of moulds in raw and fermented milk of camels fed with protected fat decreased (p < 0.05), but the population of Lactobacillus increased (p < 0.05). The concentration of unsaturated fatty acids C18:1, C18:2 and C18:3 and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) increased (p < 0.05). Therefore, it may be possible to use omega-3 protected fat supplementation of 80 g per day in dairy camels feeding in the desert.

Source: Veterinary Medicine and Science

DOI: 10.1002/vms3.70351

Authors: Tahereh Mohammadabadi, Morteza Chaji, Somayeh Hoseini, Siamak Amin Davar

Institution: Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University of Khuzestan

Language: English

Topic: Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology

Subfield: Agronomy and Crop Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,880