Relative Importance of Pancreatic Lipase and Pregastric Esterase on Lipid Absorption in Calves 1-2 Weeks of Age

Abstract

An attempt has been made to determine the relative importance of pancreatic lipase and pregastric esterase on lipid absorption in calves 1-2 weeks of age. This was carried out by measuring the quantity of esterified lipid in lymph and the products of lipid hydrolysis in jejunal contents of 10 calves fed either milk or fatty whey in the presence or absence of pancreatic juice.