Seasonal changes of buffalo colostrum: physicochemical parameters, fatty acids and cholesterol variation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Colostrum has many beneficial effects on newborns due to its main compounds (proteins, fats, lactose, essential fatty acids, amino acids) as well as protective antibodies that confer to the body. The buffaloes are the second important species for milk production in the world after cows. The importance of the species is also conferred by a longer longevity, high dry content of milk and a strong organic resistance when compared with cows. The purpose of this study was to investigate the changes of buffalo colostrum compounds such as fatty acids, cholesterol and physicochemical parameters during the first seven days postpartum and under the impact of the season, summer on pasture and winter on dry diet (hay based).

Results

Fat from colostrum differs depending on the

SUBMITTER: Coroian A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3604957 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature