When your child is 12-18 months old, he or she can have whole cow's milk. Whole milk should be used until the child is two years of age. WIC provides whole milk for children at one year.

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The main difference between the milk of cow's versus that of these smaller animals is the percent protein content, being smaller in the smaller animals (because the newborns do not have to grow as large as fast as calves grow to become cows; human milk is even lower in protein relative to these animals). Thus, to consume products made from goats or sheep is really to consume less of the protein.

It depends on which one it is. If you are lactose intolerant, it means you cannot digest lactose, and all mammals' milk (human, cow, goat, mouse, dolphin, etc.) contains lactose, so you would respond to goat milk the same way you respond to cow milk. If you are allergic to cow milk, chances are very good that you may be able to drink goat milk. The protein in cow milk is very hard to disgest, because calves go hours between nursing.

It is thought that goat milk is more easily digested than cow's milk, mainly because goat's milk does not contain the same concentrations of casein, the protein found in cow's milk. Goat's milk does however contain forms of casein and about the same level of lactose as found in cow's milk. If you are avoiding dairy products, than goat's milk should also be avoided. Return to FAQs

When making milk, 3 cups of non-instant powdered milk makes 1 gallon of liquid milk. Most people have better luck if you mix milk 1/2 and 1/2 with regular milk. OR, add 1-2 cups of non-dairy creamer to each gallon.

Milk from cows with Mad Cow Disease, also known as BSE, is not believed to pose any risk to humans or to other animals. Experiments have shown that milk from affected cows has not caused infections in either the same species or in other test animals. There has been only one case of BSE ever found in the United States. The U.S. tests over 20,000 animals yearly to insure that the meat being consumed in this country is as safe as possible. The U.S.

Water taken from lakes, rivers, streams and ponds may look clean and have no undesirable odor or taste. Unfortunately, however, pathogens found in water not only are harmful, but also are invisible to the naked eye and may be odorless and tasteless. These bacteria, viruses and protozoa can cause mild nausea and fever or can develop into more serious illnesses, such as severe diarrhea, hepatitis or typhoid fever.

Cow milk and breast milk are distinctly different in the protein and mineral content, as well as in the content of carbohydrates. Larger amounts of protein and minerals are contained in cow milk, than in breast milk. These unnecessary amounts need to be separated by the infant through their kidneys into urine. As infants are still developing their kidney function, any excessive kidney strain must be avoided.

A cow can only give milk if it has reached a certain age and weight (10 days and 80 kilograms). Note that a sick cow cannot give milk.

Soymilk is a great dairy alternative for people who are lactose intolerant. Soy is a strong source of high quality proteins, isoflavones and B-vitamins. It is a mineral- and vitamin-rich plant protein and a strong source of soluble fiber, omega-3 fatty acids and phytonutrients known for fighting disease. Unlike dairy, soy offers a high content of polyunsaturated fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Soy products are high in protein but free of saturated fat that can cause health problems.

Your cows produce milk for 40 days after giving birth. Your first cow produces milk during the first year. Plan ahead so that you don't run out of milk!

The cows you buy are still young. It takes 30 days for them to grow. Then, they have to give birth to start producing milk, which takes another 30 days. So, plan ahead!

Experience shows that some people have trouble drinking milk. Around 40% of people over 25 cannot successfully digest lactose, the sugar naturally present in milk. This may result in diarrhea and sometimes in constipation. You can make delicious shakes using fruit juices or other liquids, such as soya milk instead of milk or shop around for lactose free milk. If you have no problems with milk and you drink it or use it in your shakes, then use low fat or fat free milk. Back to top

Most people that are allergic to cow milk products or who are lactose intolerant can use goat milk products. The lactose or protein in the milk is what usually causes the allergic reaction or intolerance. Goat milk has both lactose and protein but it is of a different make up that doesn't bother most people.

The first cow in line gets water on the 4th stroke (with the pendulum on the front position of the hood). It takes 2? minutes for the water to drain down to the drain hole level. Those drinking within that time do not need to replenish this water. Once the livestock know the water is there, they will pump until it comes up.

I have heard all kinds of controversy about distilled water - most everyone I know who is against it also happens to sell some other type of water filtration device, oddly enough. I marketed all kinds of water products in the late 1980's; water softeners, filters, reverse-osmosis and distillers. I researched the products very well.

adequate water intake is essential during any type of detoxification program to help dilute and eliminate toxins properly and thoroughly. The Colonix fiber should be mixed with at least 8 ounces of water, juice or your favorite beverage and swallowed quickly, because of the immediate thickening action. Drinking 8 – 10 glasses of pure (filtered or bottled) water is a must, everyday.

I receive a lot of E-mail from a wide variety of people, some offering compliments, others brickbats, but many with questions, mostly about devices for water softening and purification, or relating to schemes for altering water in some way in order to make it more readily available or beneficial to the body. Many of these questions tend to be similar, so I have prepared this list of "frequently asked questions" in the hope that it can save us both a bit of time and effort.