Ascorbic acid concentrations in milk from Sudanese camels

Summary The present study in Sudanese camels was done to describe the associations between vitamin C concentrations in milk, and either breed, stage of lactation, parity or the presence of mastitis. A total of 2586 camels were sampled. Arabi camels had higher ascorbic acid levels in milk than did ei...

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Published in:Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition 2005-02, Vol.89 (1-2), p.35-37
Main Authors: Mohamed, H. E., Mousa, H. M., Beynen, A. C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Ascorbic Acid - analysis
Ascorbic Acid - blood
Breeding
Camelus - blood
Camelus - metabolism
Colostrum - chemistry
Female
Mastitis - metabolism
Mastitis - physiopathology
Milk - chemistry
Parity
Pregnancy
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Summary:Summary The present study in Sudanese camels was done to describe the associations between vitamin C concentrations in milk, and either breed, stage of lactation, parity or the presence of mastitis. A total of 2586 camels were sampled. Arabi camels had higher ascorbic acid levels in milk than did either Anafi or Bishari camels. Milk ascorbic acid levels were higher for camels more than 180 days in lactation than for those earlier in lactation. Multiparous vs. primiparous camels had higher ascorbic acid concentrations in their milk. The ascorbic acid content of colostrum was higher than that of milk. Mastitis was associated with a decrease in the ascorbic acid content of both milk and blood plasma.
ISSN:0931-2439
1439-0396
DOI:10.1111/j.1439-0396.2004.00507.x