Composition and physiological functions of the porcine colostrum
Autor: | Takamitsu Tsukahara, Ryo Inoue |
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Rok vydání: | 2021 |
Předmět: |
Whey protein
Litter Size Swine animal diseases medicine.medical_treatment Immunoglobulins Lactose Weaning Passive immunity Biology Exosomes chemistry.chemical_compound fluids and secretions Immune system Whey Casein Leukocytes medicine Animals Humans Ingestion Food science Triglycerides reproductive and urinary physiology Colostrum Parturition Caseins Infant food and beverages Blood Proteins General Medicine Diet Animals Newborn chemistry Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena Female General Agricultural and Biological Sciences Antimicrobial Cationic Peptides |
Zdroj: | Animal Science Journal. 92 |
ISSN: | 1740-0929 1344-3941 |
Popis: | The first secretion, 24-h post parturition of the mammary glands of sows, known as colostrum, is high in protein and low in lactose and fat. As a consequence of an insufficient ingestion of colostrum, more than 50% of piglets fail to reach weaning and die. The composition and some functions of colostrum have been previously reported. For example, colostrum carbohydrates consist of mainly lactose. Lipids in the colostrum are mostly triacylglycerols, but |
Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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