How are lipids digested in the intestines of dairy cows?
In this episode, Dr. Tom Jenkins takes us to the intestine of the dairy cow to review how lipids overcome the solubility barrier with the formation of micelles. Check out this short video to better understand how absorption occurs and what factors in our dairy diets really influence the uptake of these essential nutrients.
What's Next? The Basics of Fat Digestibility Series by Dr. Tom Jenkins
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How are Lipids Digested in the Intestines of Dairy Cows?
How Are Fatty Acid Digestibility Values Determined?
How Much Do Digestibilties Vary Among Fat Sources?
How much emphasis should be put on digestibility when evaluating fat sources?
4.11.2014