No. Transitional milk contains more lactose, fat, calories and water-soluble vitamins. On the other hand, its content in proteins, immunoglobulins and fat-soluble vitamins is lower than that of colostrum. Its production quantity also differs from that of colostrum, reaching approximately 600-700 mL per day.
Transitional milk is therefore the intermediate phase between colostrum and mature milk.
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