colostrum
colostrum
Definition
co·los·trum (kə läs′trəm)
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
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