Composition Analysis of the Colostrum and Attempted Hand-rearing of a Neglected Harbor Porpoise (Phocoena phocoena)

In the present study, we analyzed the colostrum of a harbor porpoise and attempted to hand-rear a calf using artificial milk after the mother denied nursing. The crude fat and crude protein contents of the colostrum were relatively high compared to values for other odontocetes. The present information will be helpful for future efforts to hand-rear harbor porpoises.

Japanese journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine