Letdown
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-015611
The process in a cow where physical stimulation causes a release of oxytocin and the contraction of smooth muscles surrounding milk alveoli resulting in fluid pressure within the udder and milk flow.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-015611 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Chemicals, toxics and pesticides |
| References | Ag 101 Glossary of American Agriculture |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ENV-015611",
"term": "Letdown",
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"definition": "The process in a cow where physical stimulation causes a release of oxytocin and the contraction of smooth muscles surrounding milk alveoli resulting in fluid pressure within the udder and milk flow.",
"subject": "Chemicals, toxics and pesticides",
"references": [
"Ag 101 Glossary of American Agriculture"
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}
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