Milk fat profile in the spotlight

摘要

There can't be many self-respecting dairy farmers who don't know the fat and protein content of their milk. But what about the fatty acid profile - and in particular the different proportions of saturated and unsaturated fats? If they don't already know - and there are certainly those who do - then they may be well advised to find out. For if they want to be at the cutting edge of milk production, gain a premium for their milk and help the UK population overcome its growing obesity and cardiovascular problems, then they might consider manipulating fatty acid profiles.