Variability in milk composition of the domestic ferret (Mustela putorius).
Ferret milk composition was analyzed among individuals, over time, and across teat pairs. Females differed in fat, protein, and lactose concentrations. Protein and fat concentrations varied over the course of lactation. Lactose was the only measured component which differed across teat pairs.
Schoknecht
P A
PA
Cranford
J A
JA
Akers
R M
RM
D000818:Animals; D002335:Carnivora / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D005289:Ferrets / Q000502:physiology*; D007785:Lactose / Q000032:analysis; D008055:Lipids / Q000032:analysis; D008892:Milk / Q000032:analysis*; D008894:Milk Proteins / Q000032:analysis; D011247:Pregnancy; D013997:Time Factors
D008055:Lipids; D008894:Milk Proteins; D007785:Lactose