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The effect of age, time of onset and length of heat on the content of macro-elements in Arabian mares’ milk

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 November 2017

M. Pieszka  and
M. Kulisa
M. Pieszka
Affiliation:
Horse Breeding Department, Agriculture University, Al. Mickiewicza 24/28, 30-059 Kraków, Poland
M. Kulisa
Affiliation:
Horse Breeding Department, Agriculture University, Al. Mickiewicza 24/28, 30-059 Kraków, Poland
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Mineral elements are very important for young horses especially during the development period, not only because of their importance for bone structure, but also because they are significant components of many enzymes catalysing basic biochemical reactions in the organism (Anderson 1991). Most macro-elements are found both in bone and body fluids (Grace 1999). Lonnerdal (2000) suggested that there are some mechanisms in mammary glands that regulate the level of minerals in milk. The aim of this study was to evaluate of the influence of mares’ age, onset of heat and heat length on macro-elements content in their milk.

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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science , Volume 2004 , 2004 , pp. 146
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Copyright © The British Society of Animal Science 2004

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