Fatty Acids
Manat Group offers a wide range of high-quality fatty acids derived from renewable vegetable oils for use in animal feed. Our essential fatty acids for animals provide a perfect blend of nutrients. They support growth, digestion, metabolism, skin and coat health in livestock and horses.
Our fatty acid products include:
Our fatty acid products include:
These essential fatty acids for horses and other animals are available in multiple forms. They include liquid, flake and bead form to suit different feeding applications. We offer bulk transport, bags, big bags, IBCs and drums. You can go ahead and pick the best option based on your preferences. We guarantee the quality of fatty acids we offer at all times.
·Distilled fatty acids
·Fractionated fatty acids
·Stearic acids
·Oleic acids
·Polyunsaturated fatty acids
·Fractionated fatty acids
·Stearic acids
·Oleic acids
·Polyunsaturated fatty acids
Characteristic
Primary Nutrients
Main Benefits
Targeted Uses
Recommended Dosage
Form
Primary Nutrients
Main Benefits
Targeted Uses
Recommended Dosage
Form
Main Characteristics of Essential Fatty Acids for Horses and Cows
Horses
Omega-3, Omega-6
Improves coat and skin health, boosts energy
Joint support, digestion, immune health
50-100ml daily, based on size/weight
Liquid or pellet supplements
Omega-3, Omega-6
Improves coat and skin health, boosts energy
Joint support, digestion, immune health
50-100ml daily, based on size/weight
Liquid or pellet supplements
Cows
Omega-3, Omega-6
Enhances milk production, supports fertility
Reproductive health, overall vitality
100-200ml daily, based on milk production
Liquid or pellet supplements
Omega-3, Omega-6
Enhances milk production, supports fertility
Reproductive health, overall vitality
100-200ml daily, based on milk production
Liquid or pellet supplements
Exploring the Uses and Benefits of Fatty Acids
Fatty acids provide energy for both cows and horses. It plays a key role in cell structure and function. Moreover, it serves as precursors for important biological compounds in livestock. Supplementing feed with Manat Group fatty acids has several advantages. Let’s explore the benefits of essential fatty acids for animals in detail:
Our fatty acids for cows and horses are a concentrated source of energy to support weight gain and productivity. The medium chain fatty acids also have antimicrobial properties to support gut health.
The energy and nutrients in fatty acids help promote weight gain, muscle growth, and skeletal development in young, growing animals.
Supports growth and development
The emulsification and uptake of lipids, fat-soluble vitamins, minerals and other nutrients is enhanced by including fatty acids in the diet.
Aids digestion and nutrient absorption
Fatty acids for horses and cows provide essential omega fatty acids that animals cannot synthesize. It supports membrane function, inflammation reduction, immunity and more.
Provides essential fatty acids like omega-3 and omega-6
Enhances reproductive health and immunity
The anti-inflammatory, hormone regulation and other benefits of dietary fatty acids are proven to increase conception rates, fetal development, and colostrum quality in breeding stock while reducing disease susceptibility.
Promotes skin and coat condition
The omega oils improve skin hydration and suppleness while minimizing inflammatory skin disorders. Shiny, healthy hair coats are supported through dandruff reduction and improved hair follicle health.
Feeding Recommendations
When formulating feeds, the recommended inclusion rates of supplemental fatty acids depends on the type and age of the livestock species. General guidelines are:
Fats should be introduced gradually over 10-14 days, reducing fiber inclusion rates if intake falls. For feeds containing over 6% total added fat, restrict storage times to less than 2 weeks to avoid oxidation. Monitor changes in manure consistency that signal too much fatty acid interference with fiber digestion.
Cattle
Beef cattle can use fatty acid levels up to 8% of total dietary fat in high-energy finishing rations. It can have 3-4% from added supplemental fats like oils, oilseeds or distillers grains. Dairy cattle dietary fat should not exceed 5-6%, with about 1 lb. of supplemental fat (e.g. 2.5-4% of ration DM) from sources like calcium salts of palm fatty acids.
Beef cattle can use fatty acid levels up to 8% of total dietary fat in high-energy finishing rations. It can have 3-4% from added supplemental fats like oils, oilseeds or distillers grains. Dairy cattle dietary fat should not exceed 5-6%, with about 1 lb. of supplemental fat (e.g. 2.5-4% of ration DM) from sources like calcium salts of palm fatty acids.
Swine
Grower pigs can be fed up with 3% supplemental fat from sources like choice white grease or distillers dried grains with soluble ingredients. Gestating sows on restricted intake can use up to 6% total dietary fat especially when fiber is fermentable. Weanling pigs require diets with highly digestible, oxidatively stable fats capped around 3% supplementation.
Grower pigs can be fed up with 3% supplemental fat from sources like choice white grease or distillers dried grains with soluble ingredients. Gestating sows on restricted intake can use up to 6% total dietary fat especially when fiber is fermentable. Weanling pigs require diets with highly digestible, oxidatively stable fats capped around 3% supplementation.
Poultry
Broilers have a high capacity for fat utilization and can tolerate up to 8% total fat in finishing feeds, comprised of 2-5% from supplemental fats depending on age. Breeders and pullets should get 2-4% added fat split between morning and evening feedings for controlled intake.
Broilers have a high capacity for fat utilization and can tolerate up to 8% total fat in finishing feeds, comprised of 2-5% from supplemental fats depending on age. Breeders and pullets should get 2-4% added fat split between morning and evening feedings for controlled intake.
Horses
Performance horses can be supplemented with 2-4% total fat, emphasizing omega-3 rich oils like flaxseed, fish or algae oils up to 0.5% of ration dry matter. Increase antioxidant supplementation when feeding high polyunsaturated fat sources.
Performance horses can be supplemented with 2-4% total fat, emphasizing omega-3 rich oils like flaxseed, fish or algae oils up to 0.5% of ration dry matter. Increase antioxidant supplementation when feeding high polyunsaturated fat sources.
Proper handling of fatty acid products is crucial because they are sensitive to changes in temperature and exposure to air and moisture.
Fatty acid shipments from Manat Group leave our facilities in temperature controlled, insulated tank containers. They are optimized between 60-80°F depending on the melting point of the specific products. This prevents solidification in transit and avoids overheating.
Once received on farm, immediately transfer fatty acid products into storage vessels designed for fats and oils. These should be stainless steel or lined carbon steel tanks, either heated/insulated or with temperature monitoring and alerts.
For products stored above 100°F, ensure venting to avoid pressure buildup. Do not fill tanks more than 90% capacity to allow for expansion and keep at relatively constant temperatures to limit contraction and introduction of headspace air.
If storing opened bags or totes, purge headspace with nitrogen if possible, or fill avoided volume with appropriate sealed bags to limit oxygen exposure. Monitor products visually for signs of oxidation like color changes or development of opaque solids.
Discard oxidized products after 3-6 months if sealed or 2 weeks if open. With proper storage controls in place focused on minimizing temperature fluctuations and air contact, Manat Group fatty acids can be safely kept for over a year without compromising nutritional quality.
Fatty acid shipments from Manat Group leave our facilities in temperature controlled, insulated tank containers. They are optimized between 60-80°F depending on the melting point of the specific products. This prevents solidification in transit and avoids overheating.
Once received on farm, immediately transfer fatty acid products into storage vessels designed for fats and oils. These should be stainless steel or lined carbon steel tanks, either heated/insulated or with temperature monitoring and alerts.
For products stored above 100°F, ensure venting to avoid pressure buildup. Do not fill tanks more than 90% capacity to allow for expansion and keep at relatively constant temperatures to limit contraction and introduction of headspace air.
If storing opened bags or totes, purge headspace with nitrogen if possible, or fill avoided volume with appropriate sealed bags to limit oxygen exposure. Monitor products visually for signs of oxidation like color changes or development of opaque solids.
Discard oxidized products after 3-6 months if sealed or 2 weeks if open. With proper storage controls in place focused on minimizing temperature fluctuations and air contact, Manat Group fatty acids can be safely kept for over a year without compromising nutritional quality.
Transportation and Storage of Fatty Acids
When giving fatty acids for cows, you need to be extra mindful about dosage. For dairy cows, optimal fatty acid doses range from 0.5-1 lb. per cow daily. This supplemental fat level (2.5-4% of diet DM) can be achieved through common feed ingredients like distillers grains, whole cottonseed, oils and oilseeds.
Higher producing dairy cows can tolerate rations with up to 5% total fat from these sources. During early lactation, consider calcium salts of long-chain fatty acids to support intake.
Beef cattle finishing rations can contain up to 8% total fat if they are very high in readily fermentable carbohydrates. Of this, 3-4% should come from supplemental fats sources like yellow grease, soybean oil soap stocks and vitamin/mineral pre-mixes with fat carriers.
Be sure to formulate with adequate levels of antioxidants like vitamin E when feeding cattle high polyunsaturated fat ingredients subject to oxidation.
For both dairy and beef cattle, introduce any new fat supplements gradually over a 10-14 day transition period to avoid digestive upset and intake fluctuations. Split inclusions between morning and evening feedings is also recommended. Monitor changes in manure consistency as loose stools can indicate too much fat is interfering with fiber digestion.
Use cation-anion difference (DCAD) formulations to prevent milk fat depression when total dietary fat exceeds 5% in dairy rations.
Contact us to learn more about fatty acids and proceed with your purchase.
Higher producing dairy cows can tolerate rations with up to 5% total fat from these sources. During early lactation, consider calcium salts of long-chain fatty acids to support intake.
Beef cattle finishing rations can contain up to 8% total fat if they are very high in readily fermentable carbohydrates. Of this, 3-4% should come from supplemental fats sources like yellow grease, soybean oil soap stocks and vitamin/mineral pre-mixes with fat carriers.
Be sure to formulate with adequate levels of antioxidants like vitamin E when feeding cattle high polyunsaturated fat ingredients subject to oxidation.
For both dairy and beef cattle, introduce any new fat supplements gradually over a 10-14 day transition period to avoid digestive upset and intake fluctuations. Split inclusions between morning and evening feedings is also recommended. Monitor changes in manure consistency as loose stools can indicate too much fat is interfering with fiber digestion.
Use cation-anion difference (DCAD) formulations to prevent milk fat depression when total dietary fat exceeds 5% in dairy rations.
Contact us to learn more about fatty acids and proceed with your purchase.
