Development of omega-3 fatty acid enriching animal feeds using canola and flax oilseeds and oils
Posted on 05.03.2020 | Last Modified 05.03.2020
Lead Researcher (PI): Jeong Sim
Institution:
University of Alberta
Total WGRF Funding:
$68,000
Co-Funders:
None
Start Date:
1991
Project Length:
2 Years
Objectives:
To incorporate full fat oilseed as a source of alpha-linolenic acid in the diets of both broilers and growing piglets. To elevate the amounts of total omega-3 fatty acids in the muscle and adipose tissues. To evaluate the nutritional and economical significance of such changes, thereby exploring the far-reaching nutritional implication of the fatty acid-modified animal products which modulates the tissue/plasma cholesterol and fatty acid composition. To demonstrate that foods of animal origin can be engineered by direct or indirect incorporation of omega-3 fatty acids to reduce the potential risk of coronary heart diseases.