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1 Feature Story O&T Farms OMEGA-3 DAIRY A Recipe for Success By Steve Weisman We are what we consume. Throughout the United States, we are becoming a more health-conscious society. Consumers are becoming more selective in their purchase of food items and are aligning what they purchase with their health objectives. From fruits and vegetables, to eggs and poultry, to beef and dairy products, consumers are choosing food products that offer increased health benefits. One of the key components in this search for healthier food products is choosing foods rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. Darci Halbgewachs, a Registered Dietician, has long supported the benefits of a balanced Omega diet and confirms that, North American diets are typically low in Omega-3 fatty acids, so it s important to seek out foods that include these components. By choosing foods that contain Omega-3 s, consumers are choosing foods to promote optimal health by improving cardiovascular condition. Numerous medical studies show that adequate Omega-3 consumption can increase cardiovascular health, improve cholesterol levels, help maintain healthy blood pressure levels and support a strong inflammation response. All this from Omega-3! This fact can be very important for dairy producers, whose goal is to provide consumers with the best and most wholesome dairy products possible. If it is true that we humans are what we consume, then what about our dairy livestock? The better their diet, the better it will be for consumers. All of this based on the premise that healthy feed + healthy animals = healthy milk = healthy consumers. As a result, dairy producers today have the opportunity to develop innovative feeding programs to enhance the nutritional value of their products by naturally altering the fatty acid composition of the milk. Where to Turn O&T Farms ( which is based in Regina, Saskatchewan, has spent the past two decades researching ways to naturally enrich livestock feeds. The first years of research led to the discovery and subsequent patent of a natural Omega-3 specialty feed product called LinPRO, which research and studies have documented increases the Omega-3 content in meats, dairy and eggs. The key to the success of LinPRO, is its ability to harness the rich Omega-3 oils within the hard-shelled flaxseed. According to Elan Ange, CEO of O&T Farms, this process has led to a range of specialty feed ingredients now sold throughout the world. As a result, LinPRO manufactured by O&T Farms has become a leading specialty feed ingredient for the production of Omega-3 eggs in North America. Building on this success, O&T Farms began to expand to other livestock species. Utilizing extensive, independent scientific and nutrition studies, O&T Farms now produces a range of animal feed ingredients with exceptional benefits for the animal nutrition and human functional food industries. O&T Farms has designed a patented dry extrusion September

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3 O&T Farms MILK-EASY TM objective of our work was to create extruded feed products for dairy cows that supported high milk production, cow health and body condition. O&T helped the initiative and also provided financial support, along with the University of Saskatchewan and Government research grants. Many combinations of feeds and ingredients were tested through laboratory analysis and dairy lactation trials before arriving at the current LinPRO-R formulation. This formulation has been found to work with a variety of types of dairy rations to improve fatty acid content as well as milk yield and composition. Building on this technical support behind LinPRO-R, Heartland Cooperative Services in Wisconsin began its commercialization of Omega-3 cheese through the Omega Valley Farmers LLC. According to Dennis Schultz, CEO of both companies, We became one of the early adopters of O&T Farm s innovative Omega-3 feeding program for dairy producers. Over the past five years, we initiated feeding programs that have successfully enriched milk creating more than a million pounds of Omega-3 cheese in several varieties. What is LinPRO-R? LinPRO-R is a supplemental fat source for dairy cows made by dry extruding three ingredients: flaxseed, alfalfa and dried peas. What makes LinPRO-R unique is that its fat/oil is comprised largely of Omega-3 s derived from flaxseed. Plus, flaxseed is sustainable, land-based Faster Milkout of Slow- Milking Quarters! Put a Stop to Milker-Stripping Better Udder Health Easy to Use! JOHNSTON PRODUCTS milkeasy@sbcglobal.net September

4 Feature Story and all-vegetable supporting O&T Farms tag line Naturally Better. Unlike fish or algae, which can leave an undesirable after taste in food, or nuts, which pose allergen risks, LinPRO-R leaves no after taste in food and poses no allergy risk to humans. Dry extrusion is a process using pressure/ friction to create significant heat (>300 degrees F), resulting in the eruption of the flaxseed s hard outer shell. Dry extrusion is an all-natural process and is used to harness the key element of an oil seed its oil. According to Ange, The pressure and friction of dry extrusion cause the cell walls of the separate ingredients to breakdown and re-form as one very digestible ingredient LinPRO-R. The newly formed ingredient is comprised of the healthy flaxseed oil encapsulated within the digestible starch and protein of the peas and alfalfa. What the Research Says Janna Moats, Sales and Research Associate at O&T Farms and graduate student at the University of Saskatchewan, presented a poster substantiating her thesis presentation at the recent American Dairy Science Association meetings held in Orlando, Florida, July 12-16, Her poster presentation entitled Extruded Flaxseed Products Improve the Fatty Acid Profile of Bovine Milk garnered acclaim from the conference committee. The poster that Janna presented is shown opposite and details the all-natural Omega-3 opportunities available for dairy producers and processors. Milk Fa;y Acids Table 2 : Milk fa>y acid profile (% FAME) of lactagng Holstein cows fed different flaxseed supplements 1 Diet Contrast 2 Item CTL RAW LPR LPF SEM C14: < <0.001 C16: < <0.001 C18: <0.001 C18: < <0.001 C18:2 n CLA < <0.001 Cis- 9,trans < <0.001 Trans- 10,cis < C18:3 n C18:3 n <0.001 Total SFA < <0.001 Total MUFA < <0.001 Total PUFA Total n- 3 PUFA <0.001 Total n- 6 PUFA n- 6 :n < Values are least square means obtained from 8 cows 2 P values from contrasts: 1= RAW vs LPR, 2= LPR vs LPF, 3= CTL vs RAW+LPR+LPF EXCERPT OF JANNA MOATS 2015 ADSA POSTER PRESENTATION 2015 DAIRYSPOTTER The same quality you know and trust DAIRYSPOTTER The Dairy Atlas ORDER NOW $45 + s&h P.O. Box Amarillo, TX September 2015

5 O&T Farms The objective of the study was to evaluate the use of extruded flaxseed products with elevated levels of tannins on milk production, composition and fatty acid profile, as well as rumen fermentation characteristics in dairy cattle. Based on the results, Moats determined that supplementing a dairy cow s ration with extruded flaxseed products (LinPRO-R) is an effective dietary strategy for increasing the concentration of healthy lipids (including Omega-3s and CLA) in the milk without compromising animal performance. The Bottom Line At O&T Farms, everything revolves around enriching the health of both animals and consumers naturally. To support their Omega-3 feeding protocol, a comprehensive Quality Assurance program has evolved to meet current feed and food safety standards. With the liberalization of global trade and consumer demand for safe food, the importance of feed safety for use in livestock operations is paramount. O&T s well-established Quality Assurance Program involves a comprehensive set of policies and procedures to ensure the safety and consistency of its manufactured feed ingredients. For more information contact: Rob Dreger, robdreger@ otfarms.ca, or visit Make Your Investment CONCRETE. Ready to make a lasting investment? Our waterers weather the elements and keep your livestock hydrated. Bohlmann Concrete Waterers are engineered to perform flawlessly, season-after-season. Cement your investment with a Bohlmann Quality Concrete Waterer Yellow Smoke Road PO Box 369 Denison, IA T sales@bohlmann.com bohlmannlivestock.com September

6 Healthy Feed Healthy Cows Healthy Milk LinPRO-R is an Omega-3 feed supplement from land-based ingredients Superior digestibility and palatability Source of rumen protected fat and protein Improved pregnancy rates 2x Omega-3 (milk) 3x CLA (milk) Supported by }University research Guaranteed nutritional analysis Manufactured on Purpose PO Box 26011, Regina, SK, Canada S4R 8R7 PH