DESCRIZIONE
A method for the preparation of fatty acid calcium salts, which includes the steps of:
(a) providing a fatty acid feedstock having a glyceride content between about 30 and about 60% by weight;
(b) adding to the feedstock from about 2 to about 3 equivalents of calcium oxide relative to the feedstock, so that a reactive admixture is formed; and
(c) adding to the reactive admixture from about 2 to about 5 equivalents of water relative to the calcium oxide so that the calcium oxide hydrates and neutralizes the fatty acids to form calcium salts. Fatty acid calcium salts containing eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid are also disclosed, as well as methods for enhancing ruminant fertility.