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Changes in the concentrations of metabolites in milk at the onset and cessation of lactation in the goat

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 June 2009

Anne Faulkner ,
David R. Blatchford ,
Jann M. White  and
Malcolm Peaker
Anne Faulkner
Affiliation:
Hannah Research Institute, Ayr, Scotland KA6 5HL
David R. Blatchford
Affiliation:
Hannah Research Institute, Ayr, Scotland KA6 5HL
Jann M. White
Affiliation:
Hannah Research Institute, Ayr, Scotland KA6 5HL
Malcolm Peaker
Affiliation:
Hannah Research Institute, Ayr, Scotland KA6 5HL
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Summary

Changes in the concentrations of various metabolites in mammary secretions (organic acids, UDP-hexoses and nucleotides) have been observed at the onset and cessation of lactation. All metabolites, with the exception of galactose, increased dramatically in concentration just before and immediately after parturition. Galactose concentrations decreased with the onset of lactation. After regular milking ceased, the concentrations of these metabolites in milk contained within the udder fell, but the rates of decline varied.

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Original Articles
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Journal of Dairy Research , Volume 49 , Issue 3 , August 1982 , pp. 399 - 405
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Copyright © Proprietors of Journal of Dairy Research 1982

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