Nutritional Quality of Ardi Goat’S Colostrum and Milk: Potential Influence on Blood Glucose Values and Lipid Profiles in Fresh and Cold-stored Status in Mice

Background: Goat’s milk and milk products has been shown to offer some benefits for blood glucose regulation, liver health and kidney function. Methods: Sixty male albino mice were classified into three groups; control, goat’s colostrum (fresh and cold-stored) and goat’s milk (fresh and cold-stored). Chemical composition and immunoglobulins values of Ardi goat’s milk and colostrum were determined through milkoscan system and Brix refractometer, respectively. Body weights (BW), rectal temperature (RT), pulse rate (PR) and peripheral oxygen saturation (SPO2), blood glucose and total protein values and lipid profiles were recorded. Result: The results showed that goat’s colostrum had higher (P less than 0.0001) solid not fat (SNF), protein and lactose but lower fat values compared to goat’s milk. Ardi goat’s colostrum had 21.0% brix of immunoglobulins. Goat milk group had higher body temperature compared to goat colostrum and control groups. Pulse rate and peripheral oxygen saturation values were not differed among groups. Total protein values were higher in colostrum and milk groups compared to control one. Fresh colostrum followed by fresh milk resulted in significant decrease in blood glucose if compared to control group. Cold storage of goat colostrum and milk resulted in progressive increase in blood glucose values compared to fresh states. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) values were increased in colostrum group compared to milk and control groups. Furthermore, triglycerides (TG) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) values were decreased in colostrum and milk groups compared to control group.