The milk helps the body to regain it's strength after serious illness or operations or in the case of exhaustion or infections. It can even counteract loss of strength and weight in cancer sufferers. There is a fermented drink made from mare's milk called koumis which is said to be even more beneficial as well as preserving the milk to some extent. I'd also think that HIV and AIDS victims would benefit hugely by the consumption of mare's milk. Like anything else, I'd want to know the diet of the horses before I made any arrangements to purchase milk.
Horses are probably one of the most medicated domestic animal species man owns.
Some are on constant strongid anthelmenic treatment. Many, especially pregnant and lactating mares get specific supplemental feeding also. Tea Tree Oil and comfrey, morning glory root and Peppermint essential oil scents. Contents 2001 Chris Hedemark , unless otherwise indicated. All rights reserved.