New-born animals should be fed with colostrum because it

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Agricultural Science - 1997 (Objective) Subject: Agricultural Science

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New-born animals should be fed with colostrum because it
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New-born animals should be fed with colostrum because it contains antibodies protecting them against diseases. Colostrum is the first milk produced by the mammary glands of female mammals after giving birth. It is rich in antibodies, growth factors, and other essential nutrients that are important for the development and survival of the newborn. The antibodies present in colostrum provide passive immunity to the newborn, protecting them against diseases and infections. Colostrum is essential for the health and survival of the newborn animal.
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