Animals generally either store absorbed fatty acids or oxidize them immediately as a source of energy. Particular fatty acids are needed for the production of phospholipids, which form an essential portion of cell membranes and nerve fibres, and for the synthesis of certain hormones.
Why are fats and oils important for animals?
Fats and oils also give structure to foods. They help the body to absorb certain vitamins called the fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K). Fats and oils in the diet keep your dog's coat shiny and healthy and are also important in reproduction. Not every fat or oil is good for our pets, however.
Why are fats important in an animals diet?
Why Add Fats to Animal Diets? Nutritionally, fats are excellent sources of energy and are essential to the survival of animals. Fats are the sole source of essential fatty acids (those that cannot be made by the body) for animals. Fats can also provide fat-soluble vitamins.
Why are fats and oils needed?
Fats and oils make an important contribution to adequate nutrition, they are a source of energy for the body, they insulate and protect the body's vital organs, they are a source of essential fatty acids and they are required for the absorption of the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K.
Do animals need fats?
Fats are an essential nutrient for all animals and key to animal nutrition – your herd cannot survive without them. There are also a number of fats which provide specific additional benefits which can increase productivity in your herd.
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