Gross composition and nutrient content were determined for milk samples from four cows of a captive family of Indian elephants during the course of eight calvings at the Portland Zoo in Oregon. The milk had a lower concentration of fat than that frequently reported for this species and showed a unique fatty acid composition with respect to the large amounts of capric acid (10:0) present. Data for amino acid analyses are given as well as values for ascorbic acid, thiamin, riboflavin, and pyridoxine. Vitamin A and carotene were shown to be almost nonexistent.
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