Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
7599694 Food Chemistry 2014 7 Pages PDF
Abstract
The objective of the study was to investigate the effect of stage of lactation on the fatty acid profiles of milk from Friesian, Jersey and Friesian × Jersey cows. Linoleic acid in pastures was highest in the second phase which coincided with mid-lactation days (p < 0.05). Highest milk moisture content and lowest fat free dry matter content was seen in early lactation (p < 0.05). Higher fat content was observed in late lactation than early lactation. Highest butyric, caproic, linoleic, omega-6 and polyunsaturated fatty acids were observed for milk from Friesian cows. Highest conjugated fatty acids, α-linolenic acid, linoleic acid, saturated fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, omega-6, and omega-3 were observed in early lactation. Atherogenicity index and desaturase activity indices were highest in late lactation. In conclusion, stage of lactation and genotype affected milk health-related fatty acid profiles.
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