TT No. 439: MPOB-HIE as a High Energy Fat Supplement for Lactating Dairy Cows
MPOB-HIE is formulated from refined palm product together with a food-grade additive derived from palm oil. MPOB-HIE can be considered as supplemental fat which can play an effective role as an supplemental fat which can play an effective role as an integral parts of diary rations, especially during the early stages of lactation when the cow is in a energy- deficit situation. The benefits of adding MPOB-HIE to the early lactation ration are many, most importantly:
1) To decrease the heat load in the body during hot, humid weather, thereby allowing for higher intake of dry matter
2)To increase the energy density of the diet while maintaining the proper balance of forage to concentrate
3) To reduce the rate ad extent of body energy loss which, if excessive, results in a lowered milk yield, reproductive problems (delayed conception) and potential metabolic problems (fatty liver and ketosis.)
Main Research: Dr Osman Atil