Physico-chemical changes observed during conversion of murrah buffalo colostrum to milk

Colostrum is a fluid of mammary glands obtained by newborn in their early life to protect them against infections and provide nutrients. The phenomenon of physico-chemical changes takes place during conversion of colostrum to milk was studied. Study revealed that colostrum contains higher amount of proteins and total solids in comparison to milk. The colostrum obtained during evening hours was found rich in nutrients in comparison to morning colostrum.