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butterfat

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butterfat
globules in the milk of all species. It can be separated to make butter. The nutritional value and the price of milk are judged on, among other things, the butterfat content of the milk. A dramatic drop in the content in milk of butterfat may be caused by a too low fiber content of the diet.


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Distinguished by their large, pendulous ears and 'Roman' nose, they can live in very hot climates and are known for the high butterfat content of their milk.
It grows fast by drinking the mother's milk, which is rich in butterfat.
I've read that the Nubian's milk has the highest butterfat content and supposedly that would make the best cheese but I'm not sure.
 
 
 
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