As understanding of the strategic control of lactation advances, it becomes increasingly clear
that the lactational strategy of each mammalian species reflects the requirements of that …

Neonates of most species depend on milk lipids for calories, fat-soluble vitamins, and
bioactive lipid components for growth and development during the postnatal period. To meet …

The origin of lactation and the composition, structures and functions of milk's biopolymers
highlight the Darwinian pressure on lactation as a complete, nourishing and protective diet …

Milk and dairy products are valuable sources of food for humans. Increased milk yield and
changes in milk composition in dairy cows have been achieved through a variety of means …

In the dairy cow, adipose tissue lipid accumulates during pregnancy, and catabolism begins
prior to parturition and increases dramatically afterward. After peak lactation, body lipid is …

Theories for the origin of milk have been recorded since the time of Ancient Greeks. In those
times it was believed that milk was derived from special vessels that connected the uterus to …

Lactation is central to mammalian reproduction, and an understanding of the origins of
lactation is necessary to comprehend the early evolution of the Class Mammalia. In modern …

Background The molecular events associated with regulation of milk fat synthesis in the
bovine mammary gland remain largely unknown. Our objective was to study mammary …

The number of secretory cells in the mammary gland is often cited as a major determinant of
milk production. However, literature data for proxy measures of secretory cell number do not …

As the main precursor for lactose synthesis, large amounts of glucose are required by
lactating dairy cows. Milk yield greatly depends on mammary lactose synthesis due to its …