September 11, 2025Journal of Animal Science

Omega-3 supplement alters water consumption and plasma fatty acid profile of beef heifers

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KGKendal L GreenSouth Dakota State University MKMadison KovarnaSouth Dakota State University ESEthan R. SchlegelKansas State University

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Flaxseed oil supplementation affects reproductive parameters and lipid profiles in beef heifers, suggesting dietary strategies may enhance development.

Key Points

Supplementing heifers with omega-3 fatty acids resulted in lower water intake and altered plasma fatty acid profiles.
Water intake decreased in heifers receiving flaxseed oil, while total mixed ration intake tended to increase compared to controls.
The study observed trends indicating faster puberty attainment and lower progesterone levels in flaxseed oil-supplemented heifers.
Increased concentrations of beneficial fatty acids were found in the blood of heifers given the flaxseed oil supplement.

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Green et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d413ff713b0b5dfea62159 https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf312

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Flaxseed oil supplementation affects reproductive parameters and lipid profiles in beef heifers, suggesting dietary strategies may enhance development.