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Conjugated linoleic acid and trans C18:1 in muscle and adipose tissue of lambs fed supplements containing n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 November 2017

M. Enser
Affiliation:
Division of Food Animal Science, School of Veterinary Science, University of Bristol, Langford, Bristol BS40 5DU, UK
A.M. Wachira
Affiliation:
ASRC, School of Agriculture, Harper Adams University College, Edgmond, Newport, Shropshire TN10 8NB, UK
L.A. Sinclair
Affiliation:
ASRC, School of Agriculture, Harper Adams University College, Edgmond, Newport, Shropshire TN10 8NB, UK
R.G Wilkinson
Affiliation:
ASRC, School of Agriculture, Harper Adams University College, Edgmond, Newport, Shropshire TN10 8NB, UK
K.G. Hallett
Affiliation:
Division of Food Animal Science, School of Veterinary Science, University of Bristol, Langford, Bristol BS40 5DU, UK
J.D. Wood
Affiliation:
Division of Food Animal Science, School of Veterinary Science, University of Bristol, Langford, Bristol BS40 5DU, UK
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Conjugated linoleic acids (CLA) occur in the milk and tissues of ruminants. Although cis-9, trans-11 CLA is an intermediate in the biohydrogenation of linoleic acid in the rumen, duodenal flows of CLA are very low (Scollan et al, 2001) and most CLA appears to be synthesised in tissues from trans-11 C18:1 (vaccenic acid) (Griinari et al, 2000). Trans C18:1 isomers are also produced in the rumen and their amounts are increased when the levels of dietary unsaturated fatty acids are raised. We have investigated the relationship of tissue levels of CLA and trans C18:1 in three breeds of lambs fed supplements of linseed or fish oil to increase trans C18:1.

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Copyright © The British Society of Animal Science 2002

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