| 1. THE HISTORY OF SHEEP'S MILK. Sheep have been raised for milk for thousands of years and were milked before cows. The world's commercial dairy sheep industry is concentrated in Europe and the countries on or near the Mediterranean Sea. 9th January 2010 www.sheep101.info/dairy.html |
2. SHEEP'S MILK & FERTILITY. It is sometimes recommended that women planning to conceive switch form cow's milk to sheep's or goat's milk. "There are signs that cow's milk is not helpful to fertility, and many people are actually allergic to it." Jo Hegerty Autumn 2008 www.johegerty.brisbanekiteschool.com/superfoods.html |
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| 3. BETTER FOR EWE! "Sheep's milk is as close to a perfect food as possible in nature." it is a complete protein containing all the essential amino acids without the heavy fat content and catarrh (mucus) producing materials of cow's milk. Matatoki Farm www.matatokicheese.co.nz/sheep-milk.hmtl |
4. SHEEP'S MILK COMPARED TO COW'S & GOAT'S MILK. Generally when it comes to dairy animals sheep are not the first that spring to mind, however sheep milk is rich, sweet and very nutritious. When compared to cows and goats milk, sheep milk is higher in total solids and in some minerals, such as calcium, zinc and B group vitamins by up to twice as much. www.smallholderfeed.co.uk/articles/milking-sheep.aspx |
| 5. THE SCIENCE OF SHEEP'S MILK. Sheep's milk is highly nutritious, richer in vitamins A, B and E, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium than cow's milk. It contains a higher portion of short and medium chain fatty acids, which have recognised health benefits. For example, short-chain fatty acids have little effect on cholesterol in humans and make milk easier to digest. George F. W. Haenlein, Department of Animal & Food Sciences www.smallstock.info/issues/sheepmilk.htm |
6. BENEFITS oF SHEEP MILK. - People who cannot digest cow or goat milk can consume sheep milk. - It prevents osteoporosis as it has high calcium content. - Drinking sheep milk in huge quantity is thought to cause longevity. - It also decreases cholesterol. 12th September 2010 www.sweetadditions.net/food-drink/choosing-the-right-type-of-milk-from-all-alternatives |
