Replacing saturated fats with polyunsaturated fats has been shown to reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in humans and is recommended by the American Heart Association as a preventative for CVD. Cattle diets can be altered to favor the deposition of desirable omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in beef, providing an opportunity to address concerns over the contributions of beef to overall saturated fatty acid consumption by consumers. This study investigated feeding greatOplus (GOP), an extruded mixture of flaxseed and Nannochloropsis oculata microalgae biomass (NBO3 Technologies LLC; Manhattan, KS) on feedlot cattle performance and carcass characteristics. Continue reading “greatOplus (Extruded Blend of Flaxseed and Nannochloropsis oculata Biomass) Improves Finishing Cattle Performance and Carcass Characteristics”