EnerGII Research Review

Product catalog summary

Overview: This document reviews multiple studies on the impact of fatty acid supplementation in dairy cow diets, focusing on milk production, milk fat, and feed efficiency. The studies analyzed include Sniffen & Chalupa (2004), Lean et al. (2011), and Havlin et al. (2014).

Key Findings:

Milk Production: All studies showed an increase in milk production per cow per day with fatty acid supplementation. Sniffen (2004) reported a 5.2 lb increase, Lean (2011) a 3.4 lb increase, and Havlin (2014) a 5 lb increase.
Fat Corrected Milk (FCM): Increases in FCM were observed, with Sniffen (2004) showing a 5.8 lb increase, Lean (2011) a 4.6 lb increase, and Havlin (2014) a 7.8 lb increase.
Milk Fat Percentage: There was a notable increase in milk fat percentage across the studies, with Havlin (2014) showing the highest increase at 0.13%.
Feed Efficiency: Feed efficiency improved with fatty acid supplementation, with Havlin (2014) showing the highest efficiency at 1.75 lb FCM per lb DMI.
Body Condition Score (BCS): Improvements in BCS were noted, with Havlin (2014) showing a change of 0.26 over 16 weeks.

Fatty Acid Profile:

The document emphasizes the importance of a balanced fatty acid profile, highlighting the roles of palmitic and oleic acids. Palmitic acid supports milk fat production, while oleic acid enhances the digestibility of all fatty acids, supporting overall milk flow and body condition.

Conclusion: The studies collectively suggest that a balanced fatty acid supplementation can lead to increased milk production, improved milk fat content, better feed efficiency, and enhanced body condition in dairy cows.

Catalog excerpts

RESEARCH REVIEW WORK SMARTER, NOT HARDER 1 FAT REVIEW SNIFFEN & CHALUPA 2004 12–18 Studies 1 lb. Feeding Rate META-ANALYSIS LEAN, ET AL. SBScibus 2011 21–28 Studies 1 lb. Feeding Rate CHECK OUT THE ENERGII RESEARCH REVIEW VIDEO VIRTUSNUTRITION.COM/ENERGIIREVIEW HAVLIN, ET. AL. UC DAVIS 2014 380 Cows/Trt. 1 lb. Feeding Rate (Adj.

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MORE MILK & MILK FAT WITH BETTER FATTY ACID BALANCE INCREASE IN MILK PER DAY MORE MILK INCREASE IN FAT CORRECTED MILK P<0.01

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IT’S ALL ABOUT EFFICIENCY DRY MATTER INTAKE No Added Fat Control Diet 1.66 FEED EFFICIENCY THEN: Sniffen, 2004 Sniffen, 2004 THEN: Lean, 2011 Lean, 2011 REPLENISH CONDITION FOR THE NEXT LACTATION BODY CONDITION SCORE Lean, 2011 THEN: Lean, 2011 BODY CONDITION No Added Fat Control Diet 0.06 Sniffen, 2004 THEN: Sniffen, 2004

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THE WHY BEHIND THE RESULTS THE PROFILE OF ENERGII–CONSISTENT SINCE 1996! 50% • It is well established that Palmitic supports milk fat•, and to a greater extent than milk flow. • Balance is key, as milk fat is not the only goal. • Oleic acid enhances the digestibility of all fatty acids via micelle formation••, supporting milk flow, reproduction and body condition replenishment. BALANCED FATTY ACID PROFILE Consistently delivering more milk, milk fat and body condition PRODUCTION & EFFICIENCY GAINS Improved digestibility from oleic acid unlocks full benefits of all FA IMPROVED BODY CONDITION Supports...

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