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Raw cows milk - does it contain parasites?

Carnmore · 2017-04-06 19:06:11

Can anyone confirm whether raw (unpasteurised) cows milk can contain parasites and how so? The supplier is a reputable organic farmer and the milk is regularly tested for bacteria but not parasites.

06-04-2017 7:06pm

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Carnmore

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Can anyone confirm whether raw (unpasteurised) cows milk can contain parasites and how so?

The supplier is a reputable organic farmer and the milk is regularly tested for bacteria but not parasites.

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#2 06-04-2017 11:35pm

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Carnmore wrote: »

Can anyone confirm whether raw (unpasteurised) cows milk can contain parasites and how so?

The supplier is a reputable organic farmer and the milk is regularly tested for bacteria but not parasites.

Yes - particularly cryptosporidium and toxoplasma.

I've tried raw milk and the taste is certainly different, but there is no added nutritional/health benefit over pasteurised milk.

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