Composition of the Milk of the Common Marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) and Milk Substitutes Used in Hand-rearing Programmes, with Special Reference to Fatty Acids
- 22 December 1978
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Brill in Folia Primatologica
- Vol. 29 (1), 64-79
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000155827
Abstract
Analyses of marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) milk were carried out to determine values for crude protein, lactose, total lipids, major minerals, and osmotic pressure. Mean values were (g/100 ml): protein, 3.6; lactose, 7.5; total lipids, 7.7; minerals (mg/100 ml): sodium, 21.4; potassium, 54.3; calcium, 92.2; phosphorus, 22.8; magnesium, 5.0; chloride, 52.2; osmotic pressure, 354 mosm/kg water. Similar analyses were conducted on 2 milk substitutes used in hand-rearing programmes. Fatty acid analyses were carried out on natural milk, the milk substitutes, and the marmoset diet. For hand-rearing C. jacchus it is recommended that a human milk substitute is modified by increasing the levels of protein, carbohydrate, and total lipids, and that a small amount of fish oil is added.Keywords
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