In infants under six months of age, the use of cow milk is associated with occult blood loss in stool, which can contribute to iron deficiency anaemia (Christofides, Schauer, & Zlotkin, 2005).

Unpasteurized cow or goat milk (raw milk) should never be offered due to the risk of food-borne illness from pathogens such as, Salmonella, Escherichia coli, Campylobacter, and Listeria monocytogenes (Health Canada, 2010b; Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee, 2008).

Home-made formulas made from canned, evaporated, whole milk (cow or goat) are not recommended as a breastmilk substitute. They are nutritionally incomplete (Briend, 2006; WHO, 2009). These formulas should only be considered for emergency, short-term use. They must be prepared safely, following directions from WHO’s Infant Feeding in Emergencies (WHO, 2007).”

In previous editions there were paragraphs associated with the four problems of goat milk feeding. There were statements with references to various documents, supporting their view that goat milk is not appropriate for infant feeding, for each of the four titles.

These paragraphs have disappeared. The titles are their and the four have a dot. Why have they disappeared? The reasons have been revealed in the “What problems does the medical establishment have with goat milk? “ The day has been won!!!  

There is no science in the “not appropriate” statement. Not appropriate is a curious phrase. It is used when the wrong clothes are worn to a specific event. It is not disease or death warning. 

Under the “list of four,” is a paragraph of other warnings. These warnings have references to scientific documents. Also there is a well documented claim that raw milk should never be used for infant feeding. Science starts with clinical trials, and from them conclusions can be drawn. From the conclusions, titles can be created. So no clinical trials, no titles.

“Cow and goat milks differ greatly from human breastmilk” – from above – not true – Milks are remarkably similar. A common history. They are adapted for the situation that their species is in. Seal milk is high in fat, so fast growth is attained. The longer that the seal pup is above the water, the chance exists of it being consumed by polar bears. Milk builds the same things in all mammals. If one species was part hammer, then it’s milk would be different. I would suggest that the milk from all domesticated mammals has been used for infant feeding.

Milk has so much magic.

So what is left of Health Canada’s position? A position of authority that pronounces the four titles with a “disgust tag. “ 

So the four claims are bogus, what is left? For pasteurized whole goat milk with vitamins? none? 

Perhaps Health Canada is looking for science that would fill in the missing paragraphs? Doesn’t exist.

I have to thank Danielle Barkhouse for taking up the cause. Long ago, I felt, it was a safe bet, that I would run into a Danielle Barkhouse, and that she would carry the day.