Q: Is Colostrum a milk product?

A: No. While colostrum is secreted by the milk ducts of the mammary glands of mammals, it is actually a pre-milk derived from components from the mother's circulatory system. Colostrum greatly differs from the milk that is later secreted by the mammary glands in that it is much richer in antibodies, contains less lactose, and differs in its protein composition.

Q: What makes   First Milking Bovine Colostrum^® different than other colostrum products on the market?

A:   First Milking Bovine Colostrum^® is collected from the first single milking within the first six hours after birth. The earlier it is collected the more potent the immune factors.

Q: How can other companies claim to have true or first milking colostrum?

A: There are some companies that claim colostrum is any milk-like fluid produced by all female mammals in the first 24-72 hours directly after giving birth. THIS IS NOT TRUE! After 24 hours, the colostrum is less than 25% of its original potency. This would then require a suggested use of more than four times the amount supplied by genuine   First Milking Bovine Colostrum^® to achieve the same level of immune support.

Q: What about pasture-fed cows?

A: American dairies produce colostrum throughout the year. The herds that provide colostrum for   First Milking Bovine Colostrum^® are disease free herds that receive plenty of fresh air and sunshine and are fed a balanced diet. This balanced diet provides the greatest protection for their health. Pasture-fed cows produce fewer immunoglobulins than cows consuming a controlled diet. The immunoglobulins of pasture-fed cows are primarily the result of exposure to bacteria and other antigens from the field, not from antigens that are of importance to humans.

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