The potentially anticancer effect of Busha cattle milk

This study analysed the fatty acid profiles of milk from two breeds of cattle, Simmental and Busha, to investigate their potentially anticancer effect. Milk samples were obtained during the summer season while the animals were grazing on pasture. The study determined the amounts of linoleic acid, conjugated linoleic acid, α-linolenic acid, arachidonic acid, eicosapentaenoic ac-id, and docosahexaenoic acid, as well as the total amounts of saturated fatty acids (SFA), mono-unsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), polyunsaturated fatty acids PUFA, n-3 PUFA and n-6 PUFA. According to this research, milk obtained from the Busha breed, which is an indigenous cattle breed, was found to have higher quantities of essential fatty acids, including linoleic, arachidonic, eicosapentaenoic, and docosahexaenoic acids, compared to milk obtained from Simmental cows. The study also revealed that Busha milk contains higher quantities of total MUFA, PUFA, n-3 PUFA, and n-6 PUFA. The presence of these fatty acids in higher concentrations indicates that Busha milk is highly nutritious and may have possible anticancer potential. Therefore, it is crucial to consider this finding when formulating strategies for the preservation of the breed. This involves facilitating sustainable breeding to ensure the longevity of this breed and the production of high-quality dairy products.