Effect of Milk Intake Its Composition and Fatty Acid Profile Distribution on Live Weight of Suckling Wallachian Lambs until Their Weaning

摘要

Maternal milk represents a crucial source of nutrients provided to suckling lambs. We analyzed the properties of maternal milk relative to the live weight of suckling lambs, and confirmed positive impact of milk production, milk protein, and milk lactose on lambs growth intensity in general. Further analyses identified specific fatty acids contained in milk fat with positive effect to lambs live weight. Results highlighted important components of mother’s milk for optimizing lambs’ growth potential till their weaning.