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Colostrum
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Colostrum
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the thin milky secretion from the nipples that precedes and follows true lactation. It consists largely of serum and white blood cells
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Colostrum
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the first fluid, rich in protein, secreted by the mother's mammary glands for several days just after birth of the young
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Colostrum
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The thin yellowish fluid secreted by the mammary glands at the time of parturition that is rich in antibodies and minerals, and precedes the production of true milk. Also called foremilk.
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