Utilização do óleo de linhaça (Linun usitatissimun L.) na alimentação animal

Abstract

Flaxseed is of origin and is grown in hot and cold regions and belongs to the Linaceae family of the oilseeds group. This species is cultivated in current agricultural systems, being fundamental for the diversification of products and foods, when conducted with conservationist practices, such as crop rotation. Thus, this review aimed to investigate the importance of linseed oil (Linun usitatissimun L.) in ruminant feeding, seeking information available in the literature in order to contribute to future research. Linseed oil is obtained from cold pressing or by solvents, the type of extraction varies according to the purpose of using this oil. Because it is a species rich in fatty acids, its use is of great importance for the feeding of ruminants, as it has sources of omega-3 and omega-6, in addition to these fatty acids being beneficial to human health. Linseed oil is extremely important for animal production, improving the quality of the final products consumed by us. Therefore, this literature review comes to facilitate the understanding of the subject in question and consequently its use for future research.