Camelina sativa (L. Crantz) Fresh Forage Productive Performance and Quality at Different Vegetative Stages: Effects of Dietary Supplementation in Ionica Goats on Milk Quality

The research meant to study the productive performances of Camelina sativa and effects feeding fresh forage harvested during five phenological stages (I: main stem elongation; II: maximum elongation: III: inflorescence appearance; IV: flowering; V: fruit set visible) on yield, chemical composition fatty acid profile milk from autochthonous Ionica goats. Goats were randomly assigned two groups (n = 15) that received a traditional mixture (Control) or at different (CAM). field experiment was conducted in years; no significant differences between years recorded for any production traits. total biomass increased (p < 0.05) phase I (1.4 t/ha) V (5.2 t/ha). distribution stem, leaves pod also changed growth, showing increase 40.8 45.6% 0 19.4%, whereas decreased 59.2 35.1%. yield unaffected by diet, while supplementation with CLA content (on average 1.14 vs. 0.78%). A markedly higher concentration PUFAs found goats fed last three stages. index thrombogenicity CAM significantly lower compared control group. In conclusion, is multi-purpose crop may be successfully cultivated Southern Italy regions used as goat feeding. Milk obtained showed satisfactory composition, potential benefits human health.