Table 2.
Colostrum yield during the first 36 h after lambing and colostrum composition as average of the sampled period (0–36 h after lambing) in single- and twin-bearing ewes, in a model of natural undernutrition.
| Accumulated colostrum yield (mL) | Protein (%) | Lactose (%) | Fat (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singles | 1245.1 ± 420.3 | 7.48 ± 3.75 | 5.61 ± 0.63 | 7.77 ± 3.39 |
| Twins | 1079.0 ± 403.4 | 6.15 ± 2.50 | 5.39 ± 0.49 | 7.80 ± 3.26 |
| p value | ns | 0.046 | 0.053 | ns |
ns, not significant.