The composition of milk (levels of fat, protein, lactose, minerals, vitamins, etc.) can vary significantly due to several factors. All the factors listed are known to influence milk composition: A. Stage of Lactation: Colostrum (first milk) is significantly different from mature milk, and composition changes gradually throughout the lactation period. B. Intervals between milking: Longer intervals can lead to higher fat content in the milk obtained. C. Environmental conditions at milking: Factors like stress, heat stress, or inadequate cooling can affect the cow's physiology and, consequently, milk yield and composition. D. Individual variation: Differences in breed, genetics, age, health status, and diet between individual animals lead to variations in their milk composition. Therefore, all the mentioned factors contribute to the variation in the composition of milk.
There is a great deal of variation in the composition of milk. The factors responsible for such variation in the composition are _________. A. Stage of Lactation B. Intervals between milking C. Environmental conditions at milking D. Individual variation Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Asked in KPSC KAS Prelims 2017 · Topic: Vitamins and Nutrition (Nutritional Needs Across Different Life Stages (Infancy, Pregnancy, Lactation, Old Age))
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