lactuació
Lactuació is a term found in some veterinary and dairy science texts to denote the process and management surrounding milk production in mammals. In this usage, it encompasses both the biological aspects of lactation and the practical strategies used to sustain or optimize milk yield and composition. The concept can apply to dairy cattle, goats, sheep, and other milk-producing species, though its prevalence varies by region and author.
Etymology and status. The word is not consistently standardized in dictionaries. It appears to derive, at least
Scope and usage. In practice, lactuació may refer to two closely related phenomena: the biological lactation
Limitations. Given its variable status in reference works, readers should verify definitions within a given text
See also: Lactació, Milk production, Dairy management, Udder health.