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Cow-human? or Human-cow?

Seems like a good idea but I'd like to know more, including:
* Why did only 60% of the transgenic calves survive? (26 out of 42 in 2 experiments.)
* How do the scientists plan to test the milk for safety?

I think we're all going in the direction of modifying foods. I also think it would be prudent to hold onto original strains ... just in case any unforseen problems pop up.
 
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I'd like to see an analysis of this milk to see how it really does stack up against human milk. For those interested, here is a comparison of the content of goat, cow and human milk.

I also question this assertion:
The researchers also insist having antimicrobial proteins in the cows milk can also be good for the animals by helping to reduce infections of their udders.
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Just because an element in the milk gives resistance to pathogens in the baby, it does not make the milk itself antimicrobial. I believe the reason they are bringing this up is because when you milk a dairy animal you need to be concerned about infections in the udder, and good management includes spraying or dipping the teats in an antibacterial agent, as well as something that causes the teat to close up to help prevent infections. Perhaps the idea is that with these cows, you can save that step and simply turn them loose when you are done milking.
 
Wo wo wo...you think that of all the issues regarding human breast milk, the delivery system is what needs tweaking?
 
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