Abstract:α‐linolenic acid (αLA) is an essential fatty acid that functions in the maintenance of cell membrane fluidity and the synthesis of eicosanoids. This study examined the effect of an αLA‐enriched feed (camelina meal) on mRNA expression of lipid metabolism genes in somatic cells harvested from milk. Primiparous dairy cows (n=18) were fed a ration containing 0, 3, 6, and 9% camelina meal substituting for canola meal (18:1 cis9) in a 4x4 Latin square design. Somatic cells (primarily leukocytes and epithelial cells)… Show more
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