Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) milk composition during the first 280 days of lactation

Abstract 10.1002/zoo.1430130412.abs Milk samples (n = 10) taken during the first 280 days of lactation from one Asian elephant were examined for nutrient composition including total solids, protein, fat, ash, α-tocopherol, and retinol levels. Total solids averaged 19.7 ± 2.7% SD (range 15.0–23.3). Percent protein remained fairly stable throughout this portion of lactation and averaged […]