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lactogenesis before paruittion
before partiution organelles differentiate to increase concentration of enzymes required for milk production
after partuition
prolactin, ACTH, E2
hormonal changes trigger by calving control the onset and maintenecase of lactation
prolactin
induce gene expression in mammary tissues for casein synthesis, use glucocorticoids
progesterone
during pregnancy, prevents prolactin and glucocorticoids to bind prolactin receptors in mammary cells
prostaglandin
increase before partuition, causes lysis of CL (decrease progesterone)
growth hormone
peaks before partuition, enhances nutrient supply for milk synthesis
average lactation
305 days