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Introduction: The Colostrum
We have referred to the colostrum while citing colostral immunity during the lectures in the chapter of Immunophysiology as well as that of Digestion and Reproduction.
The colostrum is the first milk produced 5‑7 days after parturition and it is the first food taken by the newborn calf.
- Regarding its composition it is more similar to the blood rather than the milk. It consists of nutrients and a great variety of biologically active substances including immune components and growth factors. The constitution of the colostrum means that it is essential for the newborn and it has great potential as a product in the human nutrition and pharmacy markets. (Penchev Georgiev, I., 2008).
Part 1: The Colostral Components
- The exact composition of the colostrum may vary according to the stage of lactation, or due to pathological conditions (e.g. mastitis might be responsible for the presence of maternal epithelial cells (MEC) originating from the mammary gland of the mother) (K. Stelwagen et al 2008)
- In the attached file you will find a list of the most important colostral components, the importance of which will be explained later in respect to the function of the colostrum to the newborn as well as its application for the treatment of certain diseases of the gastrointestinal path.