Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Does It Modify Milk Composition of Hair Sheep?

Abstract

he use of added lipids in the diets of ruminants has been found to have beneficialeffects. In this study, the effects of different doses of extra virgin olive oil on the productive traits andruminal fermentation parameters in lambs were evaluated. The relationship between nutrient intakeand digestibility was optimal with 2% oil inclusion. The concentration of propionic acid increasedwith 2 and 4% DM of olive oil, while butyric acid decreased. The intake of olive oil did not affect thepopulation of protozoa or animal performance. The inclusion of olive oil in low concentrations (2%of DM) positively influences feed intake and nutrient digestibility in hair sheep lambs

(20) (PDF) Effect of Adding Extra Virgin Olive Oil to Hair Sheep Lambs' Diets on Productive Performance, Ruminal Fermentation Kinetics and Rumen Ciliate Protozoa. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/364365659_Effect_of_Adding_Extra_Virgin_Olive_Oil_to_Hair_Sheep_Lambs'_Diets_on_Productive_Performance_Ruminal_Fermentation_Kinetics_and_Rumen_Ciliate_Protozoa [accessed Oct 23 2023].