Bel, that was really interesting - I'm still not convinced because I'd like to have donated milk first, or known someone who had so I knew the risks, but after reading this I'd be less squeamish, not more! As you say though, you'd want to know what was and wasn't eaten (drunk, smoked, and injected) by the mother before even considering using it.

Quick Q on the whole cow milk thing too: how do you feel about meat? I know a lot of people with offal problems because they don't like the thought of eating a liver... but love a steak. See that moo-cow over there? Both come from the same animal!