Children, especially those who were not breast fed, can benefit greatly from colostrum. Colostrum may be very helpful for children where viral or bacterial infections linger or recur. The same is true for adults. Human colostrum, if it were available, would be ideal. However, in the absence of that option, bovine colostrum has been compared to the universal blood type O, which can be accepted by all humans.
Bovine colostrum is the one colostrum which can be accepted by all mammals.
The components of bovine colostrum have been shown to be identical to those contained in human colostrum and many times more potent. For healing and regeneration, bovine colostrum may even be better than human colostrum because of its potency. It is also good for all mammalian pets. Colostrum contains several regenerative components, including epithelial growth factor which stimulates normal skin growth. The whole growth factor complex contained in colostrum is perfectly suited for small cuts and abrasions.