![]() ![]() Casein is the protein most people with an allergy to cow’s milk react to. Most of the protein in dairy milk comes from casein and whey. It’s somewhat hard to find unless you live near a donkey farm, but you can purchase powdered donkey milk from some manufacturers. SUMMARYĪlthough it might seem like a new trend, people have been drinking donkey milk for thousands of years. In Italy, where it’s especially popular, donkey milk is used in some infant formulas and as a medical food ( 4, 7). It’s more widely available as freeze-dried powdered milk and an ingredient in some European-imported chocolate bars. Some larger farms may sell pasteurized donkey milk ( 5, 6). In the United States, federal law prohibits the transportation of raw milk across state lines. Raw donkey milk is usually sold at farms where donkeys are raised. Thus, the milk is somewhat hard to find and considered a specialty item ( 1, 4, 5). Each produces only about 4 cups (1 liter) of milk per day. However, most farms are small with 5–30 milking jennies. ![]() In fact, it was first used in the 19th century to feed orphaned infants ( 3).ĭonkey farming is becoming more popular. ![]() It has antimicrobial properties and is used as a folk medicine treatment for infections, including whooping cough, as well as viruses in parts of Africa and India ( 2).Ĭompared with milk from other dairy animals like cows, goats, sheep, buffalo, and camels, donkey milk most closely resembles human breast milk. Cleopatra is said to have maintained her soft, smooth skin with donkey milk baths ( 2). Hippocrates reportedly used it as a treatment for arthritis, coughs, and wounds. Various breeds of domesticated donkeys live all over the world, and like many other mammals, female donkeys, known as jennies, have been raised for thousands of years for their milk ( 1).ĭonkey milk has a long history of medicinal and cosmetic uses. Day 4: Pedraza to Gallegosĭistance: 7 miles (12 km)As you leave Pedraza you will pass an ancient monastery and two quaint limestone villages where you can enjoy a snack and a cold drink in the terrace of one of the local bar/restaurants.Donkeys belong to the Equidae family, which also includes horses and zebras. A short ascent brings you to this perfectly preserved village. By dirt road you are greeted with outstanding views of the honey coloured hill village of Pedraza, before descending to cross the River Vadillo beneath the limestone cliffs. (The only other bridge – north of Requijada - would mean more kilometres on a busy road.) A second bridge over a tributary leads you winding up into the hills, where you pick up a drovers’ trail to reach a large cattle ranch. From here you wind along a flat shelf of land to regain yesterday’s pretty bridge. Day 3: Requijada to Pedrazaĭistance: 9 miles (14 km)A tiny country road drops you down in just 2km to the river valley you crossed yesterday. Your four-legged friend will spend the night in the grounds of the hotel. From here, an old drovers’ trail will lead you into Requijada. There'll be lots of pretty picnic possibilities along the way! You will pass the ancient church of San Justo y Pastor. Day 2: Navafría to Requijadaĭistance: 9 miles (15 km)This morning you'll meet your friendly donkey and will be shown how to handle and look after him! You then set off on your family adventure! The walk takes you along the River Cega and through the picture postcard village of Valle de San Pedro. This being Spain, you will have time for a swim in the local natural pool and a walk before dinner. Day 1: Arrival to NavafríaArrival at the quaint mountain village of Navafría on the foothills of the Guadarrama Mountains. ![]()
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