A sticky white or yellow fluid secreted by the breasts during the second half of pregnancy and for a few days after birth, before breast milk comes in. It is high in protective antibodies that boost the newborn's immune system.

First milk given by a female following delivery of her calf.  It is high in antibodies that protects the calf from invading microorganisms.

1570s, from Latin colostrum "first milk from an animal," which is of unknown origin.

The first thick yellow milk secreted by a woman beginning lactation. Colostrum contains high levels of proteins and antibodies.

Milk a woman produces for a few days right after childbirth. It is low in fat but high in cells that help her infant fight infection.

The first secretion of the mammary glands following the birth of an infant. columella

milk that is produced by the mother during the first few days after giving birth. This milk contains a high concentration of maternal antibodies to provide offspring with temporary protection against infectious diseases.

The clear liquid secreted from the udder of cows shortly after the birth of a calf that contains the antibodies to protect the calf from disease. Colostrum is excluded from the commercial milk supply.

thick, yellowish fluid secreted from breast during pregnancy, and the first few days after childbirth before the onset of mature breast milk. Also called first milk, it provides nutrients and protecti [..]

High quality ingredient with abundant beneficial nutrients Colostrum is the form of milk produced by the mammary glands of all mammals around [..]

(n) milky fluid secreted for the first day or two after parturition

An antibody-rich fluid released by the breasts for a short time after the birth of a baby, before the true milk is produced.

An antibody-rich form of breast milk, produced at the end of pregnancy and for a short time after birth, which strengthens a newborn's immune system.

Milk fluid of mammals formed during the first few days after giving birth. It is particularly rich in proteins, including antibodies.

Colostrum refers to the type of breastmilk a woman produces in the first few days after childbirth. Colostrum has a different nutritional content from breastmilk produced later after child birth. Colo [..]

The thin, yellow, serous fluid secreted by the Mammary Glands during Pregnancy and immediately Postpartum before Lactation begins. It consists of immunologically active substances, White Blood Cells, [..]

The thin, yellow, serous fluid secreted by the mammary glands during pregnancy and immediately postpartum before lactation begins. It consists of immunologically active substances, white blood cells, [..]

The milk secreted by the mother during the first few days following birth that provides the puppies with immunity to some diseases.

The watery fluid rich in antibodies and nutrients that is produced by a mother after giving birth and before producing true milk.

The first milk produced by a queen contains important antibodies that help protect kittens from infections.

A fluid that is rich in antibodies. It is a baby’s first food and is secreted from the breasts before milk is produced.

the thin, yellowish fluid secreted from the breasts before the mother's milk comes in. This fluid is rich in antibodies, which provide protection against infection to the newborn. conta [..]