@article{JIA2023, 
author = {Hongxin JIA},
title = {Comparative Study of Nutrient Composition of Yak Milk from Qinghai Plateau Yak in Different Seasons},
year = {2023},
journal = {Journal of Dairy Science and Technology},
volume = {46},
number = {3},
pages = {7-11},
keywords = {yak milk, nutrient composition, fat, fatty acid, season},
url = {https://www.sciopen.com/article/10.7506/rykxyjs1671-5187-20230423-020},
doi = {10.7506/rykxyjs1671-5187-20230423-020},
abstract = {This study analyzed the effect of season on the nutrient and fatty acid composition of yak milk. Yak milk samples from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in summer and winter (n = 18, each) were selected for this study. Results showed that the contents of protein, lactose, non-fat milk solid, ash, vitamin A and main trans fatty acids (trans-9 C18:1 and trans-9,12 C18:2 n-6) were significantly lower in winter than in summer (P < 0.05), while the contents of fat and main fatty acids (C16:0, C17:0, C18:0, cis-9 C16:1, cis-9 C18:1 and cis-9,12 C18:2 n-6) in yak milk were significantly higher in winter than in summer. This suggests that the nutrient and fatty acids composition of yak milk from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau are influenced by season.}
}