Machine Milked and Suckled Goats Differ in Some Biochemical Components of Their Milk in 1st and 2nd Weeks of Lactation

This study was aimed at determination of biochemical components of machine milked and suckled goat milk associated with pecuniary profit in the 1st and 2nd weeks of early lactation period. For this purpose, 10 machine-milked and 10 suckled Turkish Saanen Goats were used. The milk fat rate was lower in machine milked goats than in suckled goats for both the periods. The protein levels were lower for 2nd week in machine milked goats compared with suckled goats. There was no difference (p>0.05) between the two groups of goats for total nitrogen. It was concluded that suckling improves fat in goat milk, which makes it more profitable. © 2010 Friends Science Publishers