What is colostrum (beast milk)?
Colostrum (also known as beast milk or colostral milk in German-speaking countries) refers to the first milk produced by mammals during the first hours after birth. In cattle, the cow provides this special milk for her calf; for humans and animals, it is the very first nourishment. Beast milk is richer and denser than later milk and naturally contains a high concentration of proteins, immunoglobulins, and other natural components. Our bovine colostrum comes from grass-fed organic pasture-raised cattle and is further processed as a pure natural product.
What does colostrum contain? Immunoglobulins, lactoferrin & growth factors
What makes colostrum so unique is its natural combination of components. Bovine colostrum naturally contains immunoglobulins (antibodies, especially IgG, typically accounting for around 30% of the dry weight), the protein lactoferrin as well as natural growth factors (including IGF-1). It also contains proteins, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. This profile is why colostrum has traditionally been regarded as a special natural product. It is not a formula assembled in a laboratory, but what nature intended for the start of life.
Why people take colostrum
Colostrum has been valued for generations and is now popular as a dietary supplement. Many people incorporate colostrum capsules as a natural component of their daily routine, especially around exercise, an active lifestyle, and general well-being.
From calf to capsule: origin & gentle processing
Our colostrum comes from humanely raised, grass-fed organic pasture cattle. Ethics come first in its collection: only the surplus colostrumleft over after the newborn calf has been fed is used. This ensures that no calf goes without, and that the valuable first milk is collected only when it is no longer needed. The colostrum is then gently freeze-dried: without heat, so that the sensitive natural components are largely preserved. The result is a minimally processed powder of the highest purity, filled into practical capsules.
Quality, purity & production
At Raw Animal, quality comes first. The product consists of 100% pure colostrum powder. No anti-caking agents, fillers, or preservatives. The capsule shell is made from pure bovine gelatin of natural origin. Each batch is manufactured and tested according to strict standards; legal limits for purity and safety are observed. This gives you a safe, pure natural product in a practical capsule form.