Cow Genetically Engineered to Produce Non-Allergic Milk
New Zealand scientists say the moo cow they engineered produces milk that lacks a protein some people are allergic too
New Zealand scientists say they've genetically engineered a cow that may be able to produce milk less likely to cause allergies.
Early tests show the cow's milk is free of a major protein.
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If you have milk allergies, try raw milk from a local source.
No need to genetically change the cows....lol.
Find a source at REALMILK dot com
Here's an article from Lew Rockwell:
http://lewrockwell.com/orig12/ananda-r5.1.1.html
"An international team of researchers recently confirmed that children who drink fresh milk ? unprocessed and unpasteurized ? have a better immune response to allergens and are far less likely to develop asthma."