Dairy cows benefit from fatty acids in early lactation

Research from Michigan State University (US) shows that fatty acid supplementation through early lactation significantly improves cow productivity. The benefits of including fat in dairy rations are well known: the energy-dense nutrient is hugely beneficial to meeting increased nutritional requirements as cows simultaneously produce milk while maintaining body condition ahead of breeding. Current research, however, goes to show that understanding the roles of different fatty acids, the building