Bovine colostrum (BC) is the initial mammary secretion after parturition, which is nature's
bountiful source consisting of nutritional and bioactive components present in a highly …

The global pandemic of COVID‐19 is considered one of the most catastrophic events on
earth. During the pandemic, food ingredients may play crucial roles in preventing infectious …

Newborn ungulates depend on the timely supply of colostrum containing sufficient
immunoglobulins to obtain passive immunity against disease. Brix refractometry enables a …

Colostrum is gaining popularity in cosmetic products. The present study compared the
composition and selected biological properties of colostrum from Polish sheep (colostrum 1) …

The dairy sheep industry is an important but lacking part of the small ruminant industry. For a
sheep breeding program, in addition to wool and meat use, sheep milk can also be …

Colostrum quality is generally defined by the IgG concentration in colostrum, and many
methods have been used to assess it. Methods to measure colostrum quality both in the …

Goat kid rearing is a key profit driver and the cornerstone of future herd productivity in dairy
systems. As goat kids get older, and progress from liquid (ie, colostrum, milk) to solid feed …

Maternal care is essential to optimally support survival of the offspring. During evolution of
mammalian species, different phenotypes have evolved in relation to gestation length …

Oxidative stress (OS) related to birth in ruminants may increase susceptibility to diseases.
However, information about the physiological changes related to OS in lambs is limited. This …

Colostrum of ruminants is the first secretion of the mammary gland produced after birth. It is a
complex biological fluid that ensures the immune support of newborns in early life. There is …