Synopsis: Bovine colostrum (BC), the first milk produced by cows after parturition, is increasingly used as a dietary supplement to promote gut function and health in other species, including humans. The high levels of whey and casein proteins, immunoglobulins (Igs) and other bioactive milk components in BC are tailored to

Summary: The total protein content and specific proteins, such as α-lactalbumin, β-lactoglobulin and casein, between human and bovine colostrum and milk differ significantly. Human milk and colostrum are rich in α-lactalbumin, LF and oligosaccharides compared to bovine milk and colostrum. Conversely, colostrum and bovine milk are rich in

Abstract: Immunoglobulins are an important component of the immune activity found in milk and colostrum. They are central to the immune connection that occurs when the mother transmits passive immunity to her offspring. The mechanism of transmission varies between mammalian species. Cattle provide readily available rich colostrum and milk in large quantities, making these secretions