Why Feed Oils to Animals?

At Kraut Creek, every ingredient that goes into our feeds has a purpose — and oils (like sesame and soybean) play an important role in animal health and nutrition.

Why add oils?

Oils are a concentrated source of energy that help animals maintain healthy weight and production levels. This is because they are almost 100% fat. Fats are not bad but a little goes a long way, giving you more bang for your nutritional buck! They also improve feed texture, reduce dust, prevent sorting (picking out the tasty bits and leaving the fines), and make rations more palatable — so animals are more likely to eat well and thrive.

🌿 Sesame oil benefits

• Naturally rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids
• Supports healthy skin, coat, and feather condition
• Helps balance omega fatty acids for improved overall wellness

🌱 Soybean oil benefits

• A reliable source of energy for growth and performance
• Provides linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid animals can’t make on their own
• Supports reproductive health and strong immune systems

Answering the Omega Question

But oils are high in omega-6s, right? Yes, but grass-fed animal diets are naturally high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are vital for reducing inflammation, supporting heart health, and improving immunity. Oils like sesame and soybean contribute more omega-6 fatty acids, which are equally important for skin health, energy metabolism, and growth. Oils are used as a comparatively small percentage of an overall livestock ration. Remember – a small amount of oil goes a long way!

By thoughtfully using these oils in quality feeds and combined with grass-based practices, we help create a healthy omega-3 to omega-6 ratio. This balance ensures animals get the benefits of both — steady energy, strong immune function, and overall vitality.

Why Quality Matters

Not all oils are created equal, and bad processing is what gives many oils a bad rep. Commercial oils are often extracted using chemical solvents like hexane and processed at high heat. Our oils and meals are never solvent extracted, instead they are expeller-pressed. Poor-quality oils can go rancid quickly, losing nutritional value and even harming animal health. That’s why we only use fresh, high-quality, non-GMO oils in our feeds — ensuring your animals receive clean energy and essential nutrients in every bite.