Evaluation of the composition of colostrum and milk from various animal species in the desert climate of Egypt

Ahmed M. Hamed; Efstathia Tsakali; El-Sayed M. Abdeen; Jan F. M. Van Impe; Hesham A. Ismail

doi:10.31893/jabb.23034

Keywords:

protein fractionations

Abstract

Heat stress is a major challenge for dairy farmers, as it can have a significant impact on milk production. The purpose of this research was to investigate the differences in the compositions of colostrum and mature milk from various animal species (Aberdeen Angus cows (AC), Baladi cows (BC), and Baladi goats (BG)) under a desert climate in the New Valley Governorate, southwest Egypt. The physicochemical properties, protein fractionations, fatty acid composition, and vitamin A and cho-lesterol contents of AC, BC, and BG were evaluated. The studied species had higher total solids, fat, protein, ash, minerals, whey proteins, and vitamin A (IU/g) in colostrum than in mature milk. The colostrum and milk of BG had the highest vitamin A and cholesterol content in comparison with those of AC and BC. The content of κ-casein in milk decreased, while the content of αs-casein increased. Additionally, the band for αs2-CN was stronger than that for αs1-CN in milk from different species. In comparison to BC and BG milk, the αs1-CN band in BG milk was weaker. However, the bandwidth of β-CN was smaller in milk and stronger in all colostrum bands. In cow milk, the amount of β-casein was lower than that in goat milk. Colostrum from different species had higher concentrations of β-LG and α-LA than milk. The levels of short-chain fatty acids (SCFA), branched-chain fatty acids (BCFA), long-chain fatty acids (LCFA), and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) were lower in colostrum than in mature milk, while the amount of monoun-saturated fatty acids (MUFA) was higher.
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Hamed, A. M., Tsakali, E., Abdeen, E.-S. M., Van Impe, J. F. M., & Ismail, H. A. (2023). Evaluation of the composition of colostrum and milk from various animal species in the desert climate of Egypt. Journal of Animal Behaviour and Biometeorology, 11(4), 2023034. https://doi.org/10.31893/jabb.23034

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[2] Abdel-Hamid M, Huang Z, Suzuki T, Enomoto T, Hamed AM, Li L, Romeih E (2020) Development of a multifunction set yogurt using Rubus suavissimus S. Lee (Chinese Sweet Tea) extract. Foods 9 (9). doi:10.3390/foods9091163.

[3] Ahmadi M, Boldura O, Milovanov C, Dronca D, Mircu C, Huţu I, Popescu S, Pădeanu I, Tulcan C (2016) Colostrum from Different Animal Species-A Product for Health Status Enhancement. Bulletin UASVM Animal Science and Biotechnologies 73(1): 1843–536. doi:10.15835/buasvmcn-asb.

[4] AOAC (2000) Official Methods of Analysis of Association of Official Analytical Chemists. Published by the A.O.A.C international 17th Ed. Gaithersburg, MD. USA.

[5] Ben Hassouna K, Hamed AM, Salah-Abbès JB, Chaieb K, Abbès S, García-Campaña AM, Gámiz-Gracia L (2023) Mycotoxin Occurrence in Milk and Durum Wheat Samples from Tunisia Using Dispersive Liquid–Liquid Microextraction and Liquid Chromatography with Fluorescence Detection. Toxins.15(11):633. doi:10.3390/toxins15110633.

[6] Bonfatti V, Di Martino G, Cecchinato A, Degano L, Carnier P (2010) Effects of β-κ-casein (CSN2-CSN3) haplotypes, β-lactoglobulin (BLG) genotypes, and detailed protein composition on coagulation properties of individual milk of Simmental cows. Journal of Dairy Science 93(8): 3809– 3817. doi:10.3168/jds.2009-2779.

[7] Brubacher GB, Muller-Mulot W, Southgate DAT (1985) Methods for the determination of vitamins in food: recommended by COST, vol. 91. Elsevier Applied Science Publishers Ltd., London.

[8] Caroli AM, Chessa S, Erhardt GJ (2009) Invited review: Milk protein polymorphisms in cattle: Effect on animal breeding and human nutrition. Journal of Dairy Science 92 (11): 5335–5352. doi:10.3168/jds.2009-2461.

[9] Chen YC, Chen CC, Hsieh JF (2016) Propylene glycol alginateinduced coacervation of milk proteins: A proteomics approach. Food Hydrocolloids 53: 233–238. doi:10.1016/j.foodhyd.2015.01.018.

[10] Damarany AI (2017) Effect of Heat Stress on Conception Rate and Estrus Behavior of Baladi and Crossbred Cows in the Hot Season in Upper Egypt. Journal of Animal and Poultry Product, Mansoura Univ 8 (11): 451–458. doi: 10.21608/JAPPMU.2017.46061.

[11] Damián JP, Sacchi I, Reginensi S, De Lima D, Bermúdez J (2008) Cheese yield, casein fractions and major components of milk of Saanen and Anglo-Nubian dairy goats. Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia 60(6): 1564–1569. doi:10.1590/S0102- 09352008000600040.

[12] El Sayed EM, Hamed AM, Badran SM, Mostafa AA (2011) A Survey of Selected Essential and Toxic Metals in Milk in Different Regions of Egypt using ICP-AES. International Journal of Dairy Science 6(2): 158–164. doi:10.3923/ijds.2011.158.164.

[13] El-Tarabany MS, El-Tarabany AA, Atta MA (2017) Physiological and lactation responses of Egyptian dairy Baladi goats to natural thermal stress under subtropical environmental conditions. International Journal of Biometeorology 61(1): 61–68. doi:10.1007/s00484-016-1191-2.

[14] Felton-Taylor J, Prosser KA, Hernandez-Medrano JH, Gentili S, Copping KJ, Macrossan PE, Perry VEA (2020) Effect of breed, age, season and region on sperm morphology in 11,387 bulls submitted to breeding soundness evaluation in Australia. Theriogenology 142: 1–7. doi:10.1016/j.theriogenology.2019.09.001.

[15] Fletouris DJ, Botsoglou NA, Psomas IE, Mantis AI (1998) Rapid Determination of Cholesterol in Milk and Milk Products by Direct Saponification and Capillary Gas Chromatography. Journal of Dairy Science 81(11): 2833–2840. doi:10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(98)75842-4.

[16] Hadjipanayiotou M (1995) Composition of ewe, goat and cow milk and of colostrum of ewes and goats. Small Ruminant Research 18(3): 255–262. doi:10.1016/0921-4488(95)00697-3.

[17] Hamed A M, Aborass M, El‐Kafrawy I, Safwat G (2019) Comparative study for the detection of Egyptian buffalo butter adulteration with vegetable oils using conventional and advanced methods. Journal of Food Safety 39(4): e12655. doi:10.1111/jfs.12655.

[18] Hossein-Zadeh G N, Mohit A, Azad N (2013) Effect of temperature-humidity index on productive and reproductive performances of Iranian Holstein cows. Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research, Shiraz University 14, (2):106-112.

[19] Jasani B, Simmer K, Patole SK, Rao SC (2017) Long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in infants born at term. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2017(3) No.: CD000376. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD000376.pub4

[20] Laakso P, Manninen P, Mäkinen J, Kallio H (1996) Postparturition changes in the triacylglycerols of cow colostrum. Lipids 31(9): 937–943. doi:10.1007/BF02522686.

[21] Luo L, Sun W, Han Y, Zhang W, Liu C, Yin S (2020) Importance evaluation based on random forest algorithms: Insights into the relationship between negative air ions variability and environmental factors in urban green spaces. Atmosphere 11(7):706. doi:10.3390/atmos11070706.

[22] Marnila P, Korhonen H (2011) Colostrum. Encyclopedia of Dairy Sciences: vol. 3/Eds. John W. Fuquay, Patric F. Fox, and Paul LH McSweeney.

[23] Montanholi YR, Lam S, Peripolli V, Vander Voort G, Miller SP (2013) Associations between chemical composition and physical properties of milk and colostrums with feed efficiency in beef cows. Canadian Journal of Animal Science 93(4): 487–492. doi:10.4141/CJAS2013-054.

[24] O’Callaghan TF, O’Donovan M, Murphy JP, Sugrue K, Mannion D, McCarthy WP, Timlin M, Kilcawley KN, Hickey RM, Tobin JT (2020) Evolution of the bovine milk fatty acid profile – From colostrum to milk five days post parturition. International Dairy Journal 104: 104655. doi:10.1016/j.idairyj.2020.104655

[25] Palmquist DL, Denise Beaulieu A, Barbano DM (1993) Feed and Animal Factors Influencing Milk Fat Composition. Journal of Dairy Science 76(6): 1753–1771. doi:10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(93)77508-6.

[26] Paulina G B R (2004). Dairy Sheep Nutrition. Wallington: CABI Publications, United Kingdom, 222. doi:10.3168/ jds. S0022- 0302(62)89480-6.

[27] Pecka-Kiełb E, Zachwieja A, Wojtas E, Zawadzki W (2018) Influence of nutrition on the quality of colostrum and milk of ruminants. Mljekarstvo 68(3): 169–181. doi:10.15567/mljekarstvo.2018.0302.

[28] Polidori P, Rapaccetti R, Klimanova Y, Zhang JJ, Santini G, Vincenzetti S (2022) Review, Nutritional Parameters in Colostrum of Different Mammalian Species. Beverages 8 (3):54. doi:10.3390/beverages8030054.

[29] Reykdal O, Rabieh S, Steingrimsdottir L, Gunnlaugsdottir H (2011) Minerals and trace elements in Icelandic dairy products and meat. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis 24(7): 980–986. doi:10.1016/j.jfca.2011.03.002.

[30] Sobczuk-Szul M, Wielgosz-Groth Z, Wroński M, Rzemieniewski A (2013) Changes in the bioactive protein concentrations in the bovine colostrum of jersey and polish holstein-friesian cows. Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences 37(1): 43–49. doi:10.3906/vet- 1107-42.

[31] Staples C, Thatcher W (2011) Heat Stress: Effects on Milk Production and Composition. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA. 2011. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-374407-4.00467-2.

[32] Sudharani K, Swarnalatha G, Rao KP (2022) Changes in the gross composition of the colostrum from cow, sheep and goat during postpartum period. The Pharma Innovation Journal SP-11(2): 1579-1582.http://www.thepharmajournal.com.

[33] Tosif MM, Najda A, Bains A, Krishna TC, Chawla P, DyduchSiemińska M, Klepacka J, Kaushik R (2021) A comprehensive review on the interaction of milk protein concentrates with plant-based polyphenolics. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 22(24):13548. doi:10.3390/ijms222413548.

[34] Widodo HS, Astuti TY, Soediarto P, Syamsi AN (2021) Identification of Goats’ and Cows’ Milk Protein Profile in Banyumas Regency by Sodium Dedocyl Sulphate Gel Electrophoresis (Sds-Page). Animal Production 23(1): 27–33. doi:10.20884/1.jap.2021.23.1.37.

[35] Xin H, Xu Y, Chen Y, Chen G, Steele MA, Guan LL (2020) Short communication: Odd-chain and branched-chain fatty acid concentrations in bovine colostrum and transition milk and their stability under heating and freezing treatments. Journal of Dairy Science 103(12): 11483–11489. doi:10.3168/jds.2020-18994.

[36] Zhang M, Sun X, Cheng J, Guo M (2022) Analysis and Comparison of Nutrition Profiles of Canine Milk with Bovine and Caprine Milk. Foods 11(3) 472. doi:10.3390/foods11030472.

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