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Invited review: MicroRNAs in bovine colostrum—Focus on their origin and potential health benefits for the calf
1 Nov 2019
Abstract excerpt
Colostrum is the first milk produced by a cow after she gives birth. Compared with mature milk, it has a high concentration of immunoglobulin G. Calves are born without circulating antibodies, thus ingestion of colostrum is necessary to protect the calf against pathogens in the first challenging weeks of life. In addition to the life-saving supply of antibodies, colostrum contains minerals, vitamins, growth...
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