Fats in cattle feed: What to consider

The addition of fat to diets of dairy animals can be beneficial to improve the energy balance in lactating cows and hence improves fertility, milk production, and other biological functions. But it must be carefully monitored. Fat sources can be grouped into 2 major categories: natural fats commercial fats Generally speaking, natural fats can be added to provide 2-3% to supplemental fat to diets. The benefit of commercial fats become more apparent when the total dietary fat level must