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Question : What is colostrum? Write its significance.

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Solution :The mammary glands secrete a yellowish FLUID called colostrum during the initial few days after parturition. It has less lactose than milk and almost no fat, but it CONTAINS more proteins, vitamin A and minerals. Colostrum is also rich in IgA antibodies. This helps to PROTECT the infant.s DIGESTIVE tract against BACTERIAL infection.


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