Feeding Camelina Sativa and Enhancing Omega-3 Fatty Acid Levels in Market-age Turkey Hens

Authors

David Frame, Utah State University
Matt Palmer, Utah State University
Robert Ward, Utah State University
Silvana Martini, Utah State University

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

3-1-2008

Abstract

Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz (camelina) is an oilseed producing plant in the Family Brassicaceae (Cruciferae) originating from the Mediterranean to Central Asia. There is increasing interest in converting waste cooking oil and oil produced from oilseed crops, such as camelina, into biofuels in order to decrease dependence on petroleum products for fuel sources. The interest for growing oilseed crops in Utah is growing as well. Camelina sativa is a low input oilseed-producing crop adapted to climates similar to central Utah. Central Utah is also home to the Utah commercial turkey industry.

Recommended Citation

Frame, David; Palmer, Matt; Ward, Robert; and Martini, Silvana, "Feeding Camelina Sativa and Enhancing Omega-3 Fatty Acid Levels in Market-age Turkey Hens" (2008). All Current Publications. Paper 1311.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/1311