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Is raw goat's milk safe for my child to drink?

Last Updated: August 28, 2010

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No. Do not give raw goat's milk or cow's milk to your child. Several diseases can be transmitted to you or your children. Pasteurize the milk or bring it to boil.

Mike Hutjens, Extension Dairy Specialist, University of Illinois-Illini DairyNET

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