Composition and Yield of Colostrum and Milk from Murrah and “Murrah x Carabao” Crosses in the Philippines

This study compared the composition, yield, and freezing point of buffalo colostrum milk collected on 30th, 60th, 90th day lactation from purebred Murrah its crosses with Philippine Carabao. A total 133 samples were 36 buffaloes (20 16 “Murrah x Carabao” crosses) evaluated for fat, protein, lactose content, solids non-fat (SNF), solids, point. Colostrum contained significantly (p<0.05) more SNF, higher point, but less moisture lactose, produced in lower amounts than obtained different days lactation. Fat percentage was not (p>0.05) between milk. had protein fat yield crosses. Among crossbred buffaloes, F2 “75% – 25% F1 “50% 50% (p<0.05). Older also colostrum. Milk parameters similar crosses, except test-day which The containing buffaloes. Buffaloes, already lactations, solids. High monthly temperature reduced yield. In conclusion, breed differences, age at calving, number high may have caused changes composition