The Dynamic Changes of African Elephant Milk Composition over Lactation
The combined data of milk composition of 14 African elephants over 25 months of lactation are presented. The milk density was constant during lactation. The total protein content increased with progressing lactation, with caseins as the predominant protein fraction. The total carbohydrates steadily...
Main Authors: | Sibusiso Kobeni, Gernot Osthoff, Moses Madende, Arnold Hugo, Lisa Marabini |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-05-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/6/948 |
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