Have there been any scientific studies examining the nutritous value of using goats and donkeys to breast-feed human babies?
This practice was common in the 18th and 19th century in Europe, when human substitutes were less safe and less available.
Apparently, no ill effects in the children’s development were present.
Are there any modern scientific studies that investigate this in more detail?
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I think the problem with your question is using the term “breast feed”. It seems physically unlikely that that was ever done.
Well, to answer the question, I doubt that anyone would conduct scientific studies at this point on that. If the animal rights folks didn’t get you, the Mommy brigade would. But I also imagine, there are places in the world and situations where it make sense to feed the baby with whatever means you have on hand.
Probably not. It seems a little unhealthy. If someone does it; GG.
From the age of two until 4 and ahalf Iwas on goat’s instead of cow’s milk. the protein structure and fat in goat’s is easier to digest, less likely to cause an allergic reaction.
“Here’s why goat milk is better for digestion:
1. Smaller Fat Molecules. The fat molecules in goat milk are shorter, making them easier for the body to assimilate. These smaller fat molecules are suspended throughout goat milk, making it “naturally homogenized,” while cow milk contains larger fat molecules that naturally separate and form the thick layer of cream found on top of non-homogenized milk.
The smaller the fat molecules, the easier they are digested, which gives goat milk a digestive edge.
2. Different Protein Structure. All types of milk contain casein proteins, but the composition of these proteins can vary greatly between different animals. Goat and sheep milks have a very similar protein structure, but when compared to the protein in cow milk, they both contain significantly less of the alpha S1 casein protein, which is associated with allergies.
In fact, this study suggests that goat milk may be a hypoallergenic alternative to cow milk, particularly for children:” detoxinista.com
@Tropical_Willie But that’s not breastfeeding from the goat. I’m sure the milk is fine.
@KRD no unhealthier than cows milk.
@Tropical_Willie Got it and yes, cow’s milk is not recommended for babies until about a year old. Bring on the goats!
^^^^^^ The Livestrong article above goes into why human milk is preferred for human babies.. ^^^^^^
It that how it’s done in Germany??
Of course human milk is the preferred milk for a baby. But if there are circumstances where it’s not available then goat milk is and acceptable substitute TW.
As long as the teats are cleaned and free of infection, I don’t see why it wouldn’t be safe. Well, except that goats and donkeys both kick. There would maybe be more likelihood of thrush? I grew up on goat milk. It is also higher in fat content than cow, but I don’t know how that compares to donkey or human. But would potentially be a health concern.
Thrush is caused when a certain beneficial bacteria is depleted by antibiotics.
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