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VOL. 11, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Colostrum of various dairy species in tropical and subtropical regions
Authors
Raden Febrianto Christi, Ajat Sudrajat, Aulia Andhikawati
Abstract
Colostrum is the first fluid secreted from the
mammary gland following parturition, containing essential immunoglobulins
(IgG), nutrients, and bioactive compounds vital for the survival of newborn
dairy livestock, including cattle, buffaloes, sheep, and goats. However,
increasingly erratic global climate patterns mean that colostrum production and
quality are heavily influenced by environmental conditions, particularly the
climatic differences between tropical and subtropical regions. This article
aims to analyze differences in the chemical composition of colostrum, the
effects of heat stress, inter-species comparisons, post-milking management, and
the internal and external factors affecting colostrum production and quality in
dairy livestock across these two climatic zones. The results indicate that
colostrum quality and composition vary significantly among species. In tropical
regions, the primary challenges include heat stress, fluctuating feed quality,
and higher disease risks, all of which have the potential to reduce
immunoglobulin concentrations and the efficiency of passive immunity transfer.
Conversely, in subtropical regions, more controlled management systems
generally yield colostrum with more consistent quality, although it remains
influenced by the dam's genetic and physiological factors. Successful passive
immunity transfer in both tropical and subtropical regions depends heavily on
colostrum quality. To maintain this quality, critical attention must be paid to
the timing of milking, storage conditions, the volume administered, and the
timing of consumption. This review concludes that colostrum from various dairy
livestock exhibits distinct compositional differences, particularly when
compared between tropical and subtropical countries.
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How to cite this article:
Raden Febrianto Christi, Ajat Sudrajat, Aulia Andhikawati "Colostrum of various dairy species in tropical and subtropical regions". International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, Vol 11, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 1-6
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