noun
- the first milk produced by a mammal after giving birth, especially the thin milk that comes at the beginning of nursing
Usage: medical; veterinary
Examples
- The foremilk contains less fat than the milk produced later in the feeding.
- Veterinarians recommend that newborn calves receive foremilk within hours of birth.
- The composition of foremilk differs significantly from mature milk.
- Lactation consultants explain the difference between foremilk and hindmilk to new mothers.
- The foremilk appears thinner and more watery than the richer milk that follows.
- Dairy farmers monitor the quality of foremilk to ensure calf health.