Mammary System
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What type of organ is the mammary gland?
A reproductive organ
What is successful lactation required for?
Reproductive performance
What are monotremes?
Egg-laying mammals
What are marsupials?
Pouched mammals
What are placental mammals?
Most mammals and all domestic species
What does it mean to say that the mammary gland is dynamic?
It will not fully develop if it is not necessary
When will the mammary gland develop?
Pregnancy
When is the greatest amount of mammary growth?
First gestation
What are the main components of milk?
Water, protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals
What proteins are found in milk?
Casein and whey
What fats are found in milk?
Mainly triglycerides
What carbohydrates are found in milk?
Mainly lactose
What vitamins are found in milk?
Fat and water soluble vitamins
What minerals are found in milk?
Iodine, calcium, phosphorus, and more
What do different environments affect?
Milk composition (more fat/water/etc.)
What is the structure of the bovine udder?
Large and heavy and can weigh more than 100lbs Has 4 teats, 1 per gland
What is the relation between the milk from each gland in a cow?
It does not mix
What is the medial suspensory ligament?
The main support structure
Where is the medial suspensory ligament attached?
The abdominal wall
What is the medial suspensory ligament made of and why?
It’s made of elastic tissue because it needs flexibility and less tension
What are the four individual glands of the cow called?
Separate quarters
How do the quarters relate to each other?
They are mostly independent
What are the three main parts of each bovine gland?
Teat, annular ring, gland cistern
What are the parts of the teat?
Apex, teat canal, Furstenberg’s rosette, teat cistern