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Research Review

Twenty plus years of EnerGII being fed to dairy cows… let’s take a look back at the research results.

FAT REVIEW

SNIFFEN & CHALUPA 2004
12–18 Studies 1 lb. Feeding Rate

META-ANALYSIS

LEAN, ET AL. SBScibus 2011
21–28 Studies 1 lb. Feeding Rate

ENERGII VS. DDG

HAVLIN, ET AL. UC DAVIS 2014
380 Cows/Trt. 1 lb. Feeding Rate (Adj.)

More Milk & Milk Fat with Better Fatty Acid Balance

Increase in Milk Per Day

When compared to a ‘no added fat’ control diet, EnerGII consistently yields more milk.

lb./cow/day

  • 5.2*
  • 3.4**
  • 5*

Increase in Milk Fat

Most recent studies show an increase in milk fat as EnerGII adds more Palmitic Acid, often replacing some unprotected 18:2 source, such as distiller’s grain.

Milk Fat %

  • 0.04
  • 0.10**
  • 0.13*

Increase in Fat Corrected Milk

The overall impact is 5+ pounds more FCM at the 1 pound feeding rate.

FCM (lb./cow/day)

  • 5.8*
  • 4.6**
  • 7.8*

* P<0.01 ** P<0.05

It’s All About Efficiency

Better FCM / Dry Matter Intake Ratio

Due to the impact of Oleic on increasing digestibility, EnerGII yields higher FCM with the same or lower intake.

CHANGE IN DRY MATTER INTAKE (LB./COW/DAY)

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Higher Feed Efficiency

More fat corrected milk with the same or less intake means a more efficient herd.

Feed Efficiency (FCM, lb./DMI, lb.)

  • 1.66
  • 1.77
  • 1.75
  • 1.75

Better Body Condition

EnerGII gives cows more energy to use wherever they need it most, including replenishing body condition.

Change in Body Condition Score (16 weeks)

  • +0.06
  • NR
  • NR
  • +0.26*

* P<0.01 ** P<0.05

The Why Behind the Results

The Profile of EnerGII – 50% Palmitic & 35% Oleic

Consistent Since 1996!

  • 50%
  • 4%
  • 35%
  • 8%

50% Palmitic

  • It is well established* that Palmitic supports milkfat, and to a greater extent than milk flow.
  • Balance is key as milkfat is not the only goal.

*Steele and Moore, 1968; Noble, 1969; Steele, 1969; Mosley, 2007; Warnjes, 2008; Rico, 2011; Lock, 2013; Piantoni, 2013

35% Oleic

  • Oleic acid enhances the digestibility of all fatty acids via micelle formation**, supporting milk flow, reproduction and body condition replenishment.

** Adapted from Lock & Bauman, 2006; Sniffen, 2004.

Digestibility Differences That Matter

  • 72%
  • 77%
  • 80%
  • 85%

Lock et al., 2005 Doreau and Ferley, 1994

Quick Guides to Fatty Acids

Fatty acids are the last ‘major nutrient’ category to truly be balanced in dairy cow diets. These Quick Guides are a great place to start to understanding FA roles & rumen biohydrogenation, sources, effects & more!

Protect Your Embryos

Early pregnancy losses are substantial with 67% viable embryos by day 6 after ovulation. Avoid unnecessary pregnancy loss by providing your cows with the essential nutrients needed for healthy embryo development and survival.

Milk & Fat Valuator

Evaluate what impact improving milk flow and/or components has on your net milk revenue. Take a look at Milk & Fat Valuator to see how shifting pounds of components vs. pounds of milk affects your bottom line.

EnerGII vs. DDG

Take a look at the results of a 2014 UC Davis study on the differing impacts of DDGs and EnerGII on dairy cows!

The Palmitate Chronicles

Searching for the ‘perfect’ fatty acid profile in a fatty acid supplement? In this 5-minute video, Dr. Kevin Murphy reviews the key differences in the fatty acid profiles of the main bypass fat supplements on the market today.

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