RE: CAE/research links (Very Long)

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Although I found this an interesting site (

http://www.vet.uga.edu/vpp/clerk/logan/index.htm ) I did not find anywhere

that it relates to HIV or AIDS, or goat to human transmission of CAEV (if I

missed it please point it out to me again where to read it) and also noted

that it was simply a conglomeration of previous writings by different

sources and vets. There is nothing new there. Most of this site was taken

from publications dating back to the early 80's and 90's as is evidenced at

the bottom of the page. Some of the information I found to be speculative

on the writers part as well. Whether it be the actual writer of the

information or the re-writer is unknown to me at this time.

The newest research I've seen, and there may be more that I haven't seen,

was done by Joan Dean Rowe at UC in the late 80's and early 90's. But

even that was several years ago and I see some of her older research was

quoted in the link you sent from Georgia State University as well. I

remember looking at a UC site years ago for any new insight at that

time. (mid 90's)

There are sites that claim CAEV is transmissible via all body fluids and

others that are adamant it is some fluids and not others. That leads one to

the idea that the only way to totally eradicate CAEV is by total destruction

of all animals that test positive for the CAEV antibodies. That doesn't sit

well with many of us dairy goat breeders. Hence the pasteurizing of milk and

heat treating of colostrum to kids and dividing of herds continues today.

You may not like or believe this, Jo, but many have managed to eradicate

CAEV from their herds over the past several years by following these

guidelines. These people continue to show their goats at open shows, fairs

and the yearly ADGA sponsored National Show. Yes, they too sell their milk

for human consumption. I know many of these people personally. Some people

give up, some get out of goats altogether and some keep trudging on. I am

one of the latter. There is one remaining CAEV positive animal on my farm.

She is now 7 years old and has been milking for the past 750 days. Quite a

feat since most lactations last 305 days or less. She shows no symptoms of

CAEV in any way shape or form.

Again I would be very interested in seeing the actual research that you

claim to have access to that clearly states drinking milk from CAEV positive

animals can/will cause that same human to test positive for HIV/Aids.

Jessi

Lucky Hook Raw Dairy

LHR Manufacturing

Setting The Standard for Portable Milking Machines

http://www.milking-machines.com

Re: Re: good point of view: CAE/research links and

yummy pictures

try this: http://www.vet.uga.edu/vpp/clerk/logan/index.htm

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