Effects of modified tall oil on growth and body composition in adult ovariectomized rats (1999)

Authors

P R. O'Quinn
S I. Koo
S K. Noh
Jim L. Nelssen
Robert D. Goodband
Michael D. Tokach

Keywords

Swine day, 1999; Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution; no. 00-103-S; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service); 841; Swine; Rats; Modified tall oil; Vitamin E; Conjugated linoleic acid

Abstract

A trial was conducted to evaluate the effects of modified tall oil (MTO) on growth and body composition of adult ovariectomized rats. This trial was targeted as a model for postmenopausal women; thus, only data applicable to swine production are presented herein. Feeding MTO decreased adiposity, increased concentrations of certain lipids in tissues, increased vitamin E (octocopherol) levels in the adipose, and increased actual lean content. These data lend support to the carcass leanness and meat quality improvements routinely seen in swine from feeding MTO.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 18, 1999

Recommended Citation

O'Quinn, P R.; Koo, S I.; Noh, S K.; Nelssen, Jim L.; Goodband, Robert D.; and Tokach, Michael D. (1999) "Effects of modified tall oil on growth and body composition in adult ovariectomized rats (1999)," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 10. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.6648