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Chemical composition of colostrum and milk (average±standard deviation)
| Composition (%) | Colostrum (6 h) | Milk | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
| |||
| Early lactation (5 d pospartum) | Mid lactation (28 d pospartum) | ||
| Fat | 8.9±3.3 | 5.8±2.4 | 5.2±1.4 |
| Protein | 7.5±0.4 | 4.1±1.4 | 3.7±0.7 |
| Lactose | 3.5±0.3 | 6.2±2.1 | 5.5±1.0 |
| Solid not fat | 16.0±4.3 | 11.3±3.9 | 10.0±1.8 |
| Density | 1,056±21.7 | 1,031±9.7 | 1,032±2.6 |
