The operation upon the female may be performed on account of diseased conditions, but we may say that the chief object of the operation is to make the animal one of more profit to its owner by lessening the lacteal secretion and also improving the physical condition from the point of view of beef production.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
It is somewhat surprising to find that such an accurate observer as Harvey should have failed to recognize the significance and importance of the system of lacteal vessels.
"Fathers of Biology"
Charles McRae
Their universal kumiss, corresponding to the Turkish yaourt, or coagulated milk, and other forms of lacteal dishes, sometimes mixed with meal, form the chief diet of the poor.
"Across Asia on a Bicycle"
Thomas Gaskell Allen and William Lewis Sachtleben