Question

Short answer question.

What is colostrum?

Answer 1

1. Colostrum is sticky and yellow fluid secreted by the mammary glands soon after childbirth.
2. It contains proteins, lactose, and mother’s antibodies e.g. IgA.
3. The fat content in colostrum is low.
4. The antibodies present in it helps in developing resistance for the new born baby at a time when its own immune response is not fully developed.