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colostrum Definition

co·los·trum (kə lästrəm)

noun

the first fluid, rich in protein, secreted by the mother's mammary glands for several days just after birth of the young

Etymology: L, beestings

colostrum Usage Examples

Preposition: from

  • mare: This can be colostrum from another mare than has been stored in a freezer, and gently and thoroughly thawed.
  • cow: Collect and store colostrum from the younger cows in the herd, as these are less likely to have clinical Johnes disease.

Converse of object

  • feed: All calves should be fed colostrum derived from the first milking, ideally within the first 6 hours of life.
  • receive: All lambs must receive adequate colostrum within 12 hours of birth.
  • take: Should I take colostrum in tablet or capsule form?
  • produce: These dairy farms use no fertilizer, spray, or medicines connected with the cows who produce this colostrum.
  • call: In the first few days after birth, a special type of milk called colostrum is excreted which is rich in fats and protein.
  • get: Give weak lambs extra attention and ensure they get colostrum as soon as possible.

Adjective modifier

  • bovine: Bovine Colostrum comes from cows, a dairy product.
  • sufficient: Ensure newborn calves receive sufficient colostrum in the first 24 hours of life, particularly in the first 6 hours.
  • adequate: All lambs must receive adequate colostrum within 12 hours of birth.
  • human: Bovine Colostrum Usually from cows, a dairy product that has similar properties to human colostrum.
  • enough: However as his calving season is nearly over Timothy no longer has enough colostrum to start up a new culture.
  • ewe's: Lambs get immunity from the eweâs colostrum so a good early feed is vital.

Modifies a noun

  • intake: Promoting bonding with the ewe will also increase colostrum intake.
  • feeding: Calves should then either be left to suckle naturally for a minimum of 2 weeks or a colostrum feeding regime must be established.
  • substitute: Several clinical trials at Moredun have tested the use of colostrum substitutes and antibiotics against watery mouth disease.
  • diet: It describes a suggested colostrum diet for newborns, looks at how to feed colostrum, and storage by freezing and fermenting.

Noun used with modifier

  • goat: If goat colostrum does not provide this immunity can its use still be justified as, for example, an enriched milk substitute.
  • ewe: The rationale behind giving the annual booster just before lambing is to protect the lamb by way of the ewes colostrum.

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