Megafat is a rumen protected C16:0 fatty acid product in calcium salt form. It is manufactured using the world-proven Megalac processing technology under European feed safety regulations and quality standards.

The manufacture of calcium salts of C16:0 fatty acids helps protect the fatty acids from break down in the rumen, ensuring there is no effect on rumen function whilst maintaining a highly digestibility product.

Typical Analysis

 
ME 35.6 MJ/kg DM
C16:0 >98%

Why Feed a C16 fat ?

Protected fats delivering high concentrations of C16:0 saturated fatty acids have been introduced into selected dairy cow diets to alleviate low milk fat concentrations, particularly in milk from high yielding cows during the summer when it can be difficult to improve butterfat.

Production Benefits

The primary aim of using a high C16:0 product is to lift milk fat levels. On-farm monitoring trials have been undertaken to evaluate the effects of incorporating Megafat into the ration of lactating dairy cows on milk fat percentage. The results indicated a 0.20 – 0.31% increase in milk fat whilst maintaining milk protein percentage from feeding 200-500g of Megafat per head per day.

Features and Benefits

Feature	Benefit
High concentration of C16 fatty acids	Increases energy content of overall ration Increases milk fat content
Manufactured using Megalac process technology	Rumen-protected Highly digestible Manufactured in the UK to meet existing European feed safety and quality standards

Feeding Systems and Rates

Megafat can be incorporated into total mixed rations, home mixes, blends and compounds.

When incorporating Megafat into the ration, increase the level gradually over a few days to allow the animal to acclimatise to the new ingredient. The recommended feeding level of Megafat is up to 500g per head per day post calving.

For dry cows, introduce gradually over the last 3 weeks before calving, making sure to maintain the correct mineral balance, allowing for Megafat’s 6% calcium content.

Availability

Megafat is available in 25kg bags, mini-bulk bags and in bulk.

Ring free on 0800 919808, or contact your Volac Business Manager for further information and details of your local stockist.

Megafat is a registered trademark of Volac International Limited