Milk: the Mammary Gland and Its Secretion

Lactation Science: Mammary Function, Milk Nutrition & Animal Health

This comprehensive reference explores the biology and nutritional demands of lactation, focusing on mammary gland function, milk production and the health of lactating animals. It examines metabolic requirements, species-specific nutrition, lactation-related diseases, milk composition, infant nutrition, early development and the immunological properties of colostrum.

Key Features

• Introduces the biological principles of lactation and milk secretion.
• Examines the metabolic costs associated with lactation.
• Explores the role of diet in sustaining milk production.
• Discusses nutritional requirements of lactating ruminants.
• Covers nutritional needs of lactating mares.
• Examines nutritional requirements of lactating sows.
• Explores metabolic diseases affecting lactating cattle.
• Discusses parturient paresis, commonly known as milk fever.
• Examines hypomagnesaemia and grass tetany.
• Covers ketosis and its effects on lactating cows.
• Explores the nutritional requirements of lactating rats.
• Examines the chemical and nutritional composition of milk.
• Compares breast milk and cow's milk in infant nutrition.
• Discusses milk supply and its influence on postnatal growth and development.
• Explores the immunological properties and protective role of colostrum