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Agriculture · Q285

Animal Husbandry

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 285

Q285

The protein content in sheep milk is about

A.
3.5%
B.
5.23%
C.
4.5%
D.
8.5%
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
The protein content in sheep milk is about 8.5%.
Sheep milk contains 3 times more of this type of protein than goat's or cow's milk which also contributes to better digestibility. The whey protein in sheep milk is very digestible.
The protein content of sheep milk is so high, it is not recommended for babies up to 12 months.