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The word 'Immune' has become a buzz word in the dairy industry over the past few years. You can feed this, or inject that, or breed for improved immunity...it can be very confusing to even know where to start! Let's take a quick look at the very basic and critical role that omega fatty acids play in improving immune health.

According to Dr. Charlie Staples, from the University of Florida, the amounts of omega fatty acids that we feed our cows have 'profound physiological effects on the cow as these omega fatty acids exert complex control over inflammation and immunity.'

Watch this 3-minute video to learn how these powerful omega-3s make such a difference in cow health and productivity...a whole new healthy.