while maize grains (corn) are slightly higher at around 3.5%.
If adding fat to a ration, it is important to consider the factors affecting performance as described previously. Hence, adding liquid oils may increase digestibility of the fat but can lead to poor meat quality, so the balance between liquid oil sources and solid fat supplements may be a balance between optimising fat digestion and carcass quality.
Solid fat supplements
Volac Wilmar offer three fat supplements suitable for monogastrics in solid, easy-to-handle form. All products are in the more-digestible triglyceride form and include Mega-Boost, Mega-one (contains 6% lecithin as an emulsifier) and Mega-one Extra (with 16% lecithin) most suited to very young animals or those with weakened digestive systems (e.g. due to poor gut health).
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