studies, in which the effect of different
forms of supplemented lipids on ruminal BH
has been assessed, are equivocal. Wang et al. (2002)
reported a faster hydrogenation of linseed oil compared
with ground linseed, when incubated in vitro
with rumen micro-organisms. In contrast, feeding of
diets to goats containing whole sunflower seed or linseed
in comparison with their oils suggests a more
complete hydrogenation of LA and LNA for intact
seeds based on milk FA pattern (Chilliard and Ferlay