Volatile fatty acids are fatty acids with a carbon chain of six carbons or fewer.

They can be created through fermentation in the intestine.

Examples include:

• acetate
• propionate
• butyrate

[edit] External links

• "Role of Volatile Fatty Acids in Development of the Cecal Microflora in Broiler Chickens during Growth" at asm.org

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