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I had my last period 1 1/2 months ago had a blood test done 2 weeks ago but my breasts are leaking colostrum. Am i pregnant? I stopped breastfeeding my second child October 2006, might it be due to this that the milk is just still working itself out
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoColostrum will be produced for around 72 hours or more after she calves.
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∙ 14y ago3-7 days after birth the actual breastmilk will start to be produced.
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∙ 12y agoYou start producing colostrum around the third month of pregnancy. You may or may not leak colostrum during your last few months of pregnancy.
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When does colostrum turn to milk after a cow gives birth?
Colostrum "changes" into milk 24 to 72 hours after parturition.
What are the characteristics of colostrum?
Cow Colstrum has been classified in the FSS Act or Ayurvedic . if so what is the classification.
How long do you have to feed a lamb colostrum?
Colostrum is vital to give the lamb agood immune system. It is best absorbedin the first 24 hours of the lambslife. After that it is just digested. If thelamb does not get this it will not haveany immediate source of antibodies tofight infection, and scours or other problems.The best source of colostrum is of courseewe's milk direct from mum but that is not alwayspossible. Colostrum milked from anotherfreshly lambed ewe is the next best option. Ifthat is also not possible then fresh cow colostrumfrom a cow just calved will do. If that failsthen colostrum substitutes are available butare expensive and not as effective.Lambs should get at least one day (500ml) ofcolostrum fed in 6 to 8 feeds before milk replaceris started but any you can get into thelamb (even as little as 30ml) will help.Colostrum replacer is available (jumpstart) which can be used if no fresh is available and it is suggested to give a lamb colostrum for the 1st 4 days as this is what it would naturally have with its mother.It also suggests weight of lamb-amount of colostrum ratio . (look up jumpstart on google)
What is the composition and function of colostrum in cattle?
The colostrum of cattle is the first milk from a cow to her calf used to not only feed the calf but provide the calf with a start up of the calf's' immune system. It is milk that is comprised of immunoglobins and antibodies which help boost the calf's immune system by feed it antibodies that the cow has generated or received from vaccinations prior to giving birth.
What are the economic importance of cow?
dairy products but the produce a lot of methan
Why is milk not used when it is taken from the cow after calving?
The first milk that comes from a cow right after calving is not suitable for human consumption. It's gathered from the cow and saved for the calves that have been taken from their moms and fed to them via the bottle. The first milk is called colostrum, which is important for a newborn calf's health and survival.
Should you stop milking a cow before a calf is born to increase colostrum?
YES!! Drying off a cow prior to calving is VERY important. It's not to increase colostrum, but to generate it right after the calf is born. Cows need to rest and gain a bit of weight too, with a couple months taken off from being milked, before they calve and produce milk again.
What is a long bred cow?
A cow that is close to calving, and is far along in her gestation period.
What is freshening a cow?
A cow that is very close to calving or which calving is imminent.
How much colostrum does a cow give during birth?
None. Calving is too stressful an event to let a cow give milk during such an event. Afterwards, and only afterwards, will she be able to relax enough to allow milk-let-down to commence.
When does a cow produce clostrum?
Right after she has had her calf. Colostrum is produced until 24 to 36 hours after the calf is born.
What is parturition called for a cow?
Calving.
What is a breaching cow?
A breaching cow could mean a cow that is calving out a backwards calf.
How long on average is the anestrus period after calving for cows or heifers?
The anestrous period for a cow or heifer after calving is 45 to 60 days, but can range between 25 to 80+ days.
How long after calving can a Charolais cow get bred again?
The average should be around 45 to 60 days at the least.
Does a cow eat before calving?
Yes, always.
When does colostrum turn to milk after a cow gives birth?
Colostrum "changes" into milk 24 to 72 hours after parturition.
